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to idle
01
a trândăvi, a lenevi
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Exemple
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
În timpul după-amiezii, a ales să se lenevească lângă râu și să se bucure de peisaj.
02
funcționa în gol, merge în punct mort
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Exemple
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
Mașina a funcționat în ralanti la semafor, așteptând să se schimbe semnalul.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Exemple
The young heir led an idle life of indulgence.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Exemple
The factory has been idle since last month's power outage.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Exemple
She laughed off the idle threats from her classmates.
04
having little or no significance
Exemple
They spent the afternoon in idle chatter.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Exemple
Many workers were idle after the factory closed.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Exemple
The idle investment earned no interest.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Exemple
The engine runs at idle while the car is stopped at a traffic light.
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