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to idle
01
lanterfanten, nietsdoen
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
Instead of working, she preferred to idle away the hours.
In plaats van te werken, verkoos ze urenlang niets te doen.
02
stationair draaien, in de vrijstand draaien
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
The boat idled in the harbor while the crew prepared for departure.
De boot draaide stationair in de haven terwijl de bemanning zich voorbereidde op vertrek.
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Voorbeelden
He was criticized for his idle approach to work.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Voorbeelden
Many machines sit idle during maintenance periods.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Voorbeelden
The claim was idle and had no supporting evidence.
04
having little or no significance
Voorbeelden
Idle fancies often amuse children.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Voorbeelden
The program supports idle youth in finding employment.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Voorbeelden
Idle capital represents wasted resources.
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Voorbeelden
Excessive idle can waste fuel in industrial machinery.
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