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to idle
01
oziosare, bighellonare
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Esempi
On weekends, they often idle in their favorite coffee shop.
Nei fine settimana, spesso oziano nel loro bar preferito.
02
marcia al minimo, girare al minimo
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Esempi
The airplane idled on the runway, awaiting clearance for takeoff.
L'aereo girava al minimo sulla pista, in attesa del permesso di decollo.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Esempi
Idle citizens neglected their duties to the community.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Esempi
He left the conveyor belt idle until the next shift began.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Esempi
The accusation was idle.
04
having little or no significance
Esempi
Idle pursuits sometimes help one relax.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Esempi
He felt frustrated being idle during the recession.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Esempi
Idle assets are a drag on economic growth.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Esempi
Modern cars automatically reduce fuel consumption during idle.
Albero Lessicale
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