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to idle
01
vadiar, ficar ocioso
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Exemplos
On weekends, they often idle in their favorite coffee shop.
Nos fins de semana, eles frequentemente ficam à toa em seu café favorito.
02
marcha lenta, rodar em ponto morto
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Exemplos
The airplane idled on the runway, awaiting clearance for takeoff.
O avião ficou em marcha lenta na pista, aguardando autorização para decolar.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Exemplos
Idle citizens neglected their duties to the community.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Exemplos
He left the conveyor belt idle until the next shift began.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Exemplos
The accusation was idle.
04
having little or no significance
Exemplos
Idle pursuits sometimes help one relax.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Exemplos
He felt frustrated being idle during the recession.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Exemplos
Idle assets are a drag on economic growth.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Exemplos
Modern cars automatically reduce fuel consumption during idle.
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