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to idle
01
tétlenkedik, lófrál
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Példák
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
Délután úgy döntött, hogy a folyó partján tétlenkedik és élvezi a kilátást.
Workers idled for a break, chatting in the break room.
A munkások tétlenül voltak egy szünetre, beszélgettek a pihenőszobában.
02
üresjáratban működik, jár üresen
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Példák
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
Az autó üresjáratban állt a közlekedési lámpánál, várva a jelzés változását.
The generator idled quietly during the power outage.
A generátor üresjáratban csendesen működött az áramkimaradás alatt.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Példák
The young heir led an idle life of indulgence.
Idle behavior in teenagers can worry their parents.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Példák
The factory has been idle since last month's power outage.
The engine remained idle while the workers took a break.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Példák
She laughed off the idle threats from her classmates.
He dismissed the rumor as idle speculation.
04
having little or no significance
Példák
They spent the afternoon in idle chatter.
His remarks were idle and added nothing to the discussion.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Példák
Many workers were idle after the factory closed.
She remained idle for months before finding a new position.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Példák
The idle investment earned no interest.
Much of the farmland lay idle, producing nothing.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Példák
The engine runs at idle while the car is stopped at a traffic light.
The technician checked the generator during its idle.
