idle
Произношение: [ˈaɪ.dəl]
Слово
Контекст: «activity»
(adjective) not doing anything or being inactive. When someone is idle, it means they aren't working or being useful at that moment.
Пример
On weekends, I like to be idle and just relax at home.
Пример
He never stays idle; he always finds something to do.
Пример
Why are you idle when there are so many chores to finish?
Контекст: «activity»
(verb) to spend time doing nothing or to be inactive. Using this word means you're not busy or engaged in any work.
Пример
I idled away the afternoon watching movies.
Пример
I didn’t idle around; I finished my homework quickly.
Пример
Did you idle during your break, or did you get some work done?
Контекст: «machines»
(verb) to run a machine without doing any work, like leaving a car running while not driving. It means the engine is on, but it’s not moving.
Пример
The car idled smoothly while we waited for our friends.
Пример
She didn't want to idle the engine too long to save gas.
Пример
Is it okay to let the engine idle while we wait?
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