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idle
01
not active or in use
Example
The unemployed workers were frustrated by their idle days with no job prospects.
The computer screen went dark after being idle for several minutes.
During the weekend, he enjoyed spending time in idle conversation with friends.
02
an easy accomplishment
03
not in active use
04
without a basis in reason or fact
05
silly or trivial
06
showing a lack of responsibility or restraint
Example
The idle teenager spent hours playing video games instead of studying for exams, showing a lack of responsibility.
The idle spending habits of the couple led to financial troubles, revealing a lack of responsibility in managing their finances.
The company 's idle management allowed inefficiencies to persist, reflecting a lack of responsibility towards improving productivity.
07
not having a job
08
not yielding a return
to idle
01
to be at rest or not actively doing anything
Intransitive
Example
Workers idled for a break, chatting in the break room.
On weekends, they often idle in their favorite coffee shop.
During the afternoon, he chose to idle by the river and enjoy the scenery.
02
to run an engine slowly without being engaged in any work or gear
Intransitive
Example
The generator idled quietly during the power outage.
The boat idled in the harbor while the crew prepared for departure.
The airplane idled on the runway, awaiting clearance for takeoff.
Idle
01
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
Example
The unemployed workers were frustrated by their idle days with no job prospects.
The computer screen went dark after being idle for several minutes.
During the weekend, he enjoyed spending time in idle conversation with friends.
She felt guilty about her idle hours spent watching TV instead of being productive.
The idle machinery in the factory needed maintenance before it could be used again.
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