idle
i
ˈaɪ
ай
dle
dəl
дел
British pronunciation
/ˈa‍ɪdə‍l/

Определение и значение слова «idle» на английском языке

01

бездельничать, лениться

to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
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During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
Днём он решил бездельничать у реки и наслаждаться пейзажем.
02

работать на холостом ходу, холостой ход

to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
example
Примеры
The car idled at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to change.
Машина работала на холостом ходу на светофоре, ожидая смены сигнала.
01

lacking responsibility or purposeful direction

idle definition and meaning
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The young heir led an idle life of indulgence.
02

(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use

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The factory has been idle since last month's power outage.
03

lacking reason or foundation

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She laughed off the idle threats from her classmates.
04

having little or no significance

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They spent the afternoon in idle chatter.
05

not engaged in any occupation

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Many workers were idle after the factory closed.
06

failing to produce results or benefits

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The idle investment earned no interest.
01

the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work

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The engine runs at idle while the car is stopped at a traffic light.
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