to idle
01
slöa, vara sysslolös
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Exempel
After finishing the project, she idles for a moment before starting the next task.
Efter att ha avslutat projektet, vilar hon ett ögonblick innan hon börjar nästa uppgift.
02
gå på tomgång, stå på tomgång
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Exempel
The motorcycle idled smoothly while the rider checked the map.
Motorcykeln gick på tomgång smidigt medan föraren kontrollerade kartan.
idle
01
lacking responsibility or purposeful direction
Exempel
The prince 's idle ways alienated his subjects.
02
(of a machine, factory, or similar system) not operating or in active use
Exempel
Idle equipment can deteriorate if left unused for long.
03
lacking reason or foundation
Exempel
Idle fears often prevent people from taking risks.
04
having little or no significance
Exempel
The debate over trivial points seemed idle to the audience.
05
not engaged in any occupation
Exempel
Idle men gathered at the town square each morning.
06
failing to produce results or benefits
Exempel
Idle land can be leased to generate income.
Idle
01
the condition of an engine or machine when it is running without performing work
Exempel
The conveyor belt stayed in idle until the next batch arrived.
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