IDLE

Idle

Idle is a term which generally refers to a lack of motion and/or energy.

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idle

Verb

  1. To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
  2. To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
    to idle in an IRC channel
  3. Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

Adjective

  1. Empty, vacant.
  2. Not turned to appropriate use; not occupied.
    idle hours
    My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.
  3. Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing.
    idle workmen
  4. Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
    an idle fellow
  5. Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
    an idle story; idle talk; idle rumor
  6. Light-headed; foolish.


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