idle (Meaning)

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idle (n)

the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

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idle (v)

run disconnected or idle

be idle; exist in a changeless situation

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idle (a)

not in action or at work

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idle (s)

without a basis in reason or fact

not in active use

silly or trivial

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

not yielding a return

not having a job

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idle (superl.)

Of no account; useless; vain; trifling; unprofitable; thoughtless; silly; barren.

Not called into active service; not turned to appropriate use; unemployed; as, idle hours.

Not employed; unoccupied with business; inactive; doing nothing; as, idle workmen.

Given rest and ease; averse to labor or employment; lazy; slothful; as, an idle fellow.

Light-headed; foolish.

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idle (v. i.)

To lose or spend time in inaction, or without being employed in business.

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idle (v. t.)

To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume; -- often followed by away; as, to idle away an hour a day.

FAQs About the word idle

the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling, run disconnected or idle, be idle; exist in a changeless situation, not in action or at work, without

dormant, off, vacant, unused, at rest, inert, latent, out of commission, inoperative, fallow

employed, busy, working, on,active, operational, operating, working, employed, functioning

The computer sat idle on the desk, awaiting instructions.

With nothing pressing to do, he spent his idle hours reading.

The factory's idle machines hummed softly, ready to resume work at a moment's notice.

The abandoned lot stood idle, a testament to unfulfilled dreams.