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

Визначення та значення слова «idle» англійською мовою

01

ледарювати, байдикувати

to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
to idle definition and meaning
example
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Workers idled for a break, chatting in the break room.
Працівники бездіяли на перерві, базікаючи у кімнаті відпочинку.
02

працювати на холостому ходу, холостий хід

to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
example
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The generator idled quietly during the power outage.
Генератор працював на холостому ходу тихо під час відключення електроенергії.
01

lacking responsibility or purposeful direction

idle definition and meaning
example
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Idle behavior in teenagers can worry their parents.
02

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

example
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The engine remained idle while the workers took a break.
03

lacking reason or foundation

example
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He dismissed the rumor as idle speculation.
04

having little or no significance

example
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His remarks were idle and added nothing to the discussion.
05

not engaged in any occupation

example
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She remained idle for months before finding a new position.
06

failing to produce results or benefits

example
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Much of the farmland lay idle, producing nothing.
01

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

example
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The technician checked the generator during its idle.
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