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idle

UK
/ˈaɪ.dl/
US
/ˈaɪ.dəl/

Translations

idlenoun
idles
pl
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
ralentiSens technique, en parlant d’un moteur.
The mechanic adjusted the engine's idle to smooth out the vibration.
Le mécanicien a réglé le ralenti du moteur pour atténuer les vibrations.
inactivitéPériode sans travail ni activité.
During the factory's idle, the workers took a break.
Pendant l’inactivité de l’usine, les ouvriers ont pris une pause.
Synonyms
idler
loafer
layabout
lounger
sluggard
drone
shirker
lazybones
dawdler
loiterer
idleverb
idled
Past Simple
idled
Past Participle
idling
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
paresserSens courant : passer du temps à ne rien faire.
He idled away the afternoon by the lake, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
Il a paressé tout l’après-midi au bord du lac, profitant du paysage paisible.
tourner au ralentiSe dit surtout d’un moteur ou d’une machine.
The car idled quietly in the driveway as she waited for her friend.
La voiture tournait au ralenti silencieusement dans l’allée pendant qu’elle attendait son amie.
errerSe dit d’un déplacement sans but précis.
They idled through the streets, window shopping and chatting.
Ils erraient dans les rues, regardant les vitrines et bavardant.
Synonyms
dawdle
loaf
lounge
linger
slack
waste time
dilly-dally
Antonyms
activate
engage
employ
utilize
idleadjective
idler
Comp.
idlest
Super.
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl/
US
/ˈaɪ.dəl/
inactifS’emploie pour quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas ou n’est pas utilisé.
The factory has been idle for several months due to the lack of orders.
L’usine est restée inactive pendant plusieurs mois faute de commandes.
vainSe dit de paroles, d’occupations ou d’efforts sans effet ni utilité.
His idle chatter was not appreciated during the serious meeting.
Ses bavardages vains n’ont pas été appréciés pendant la réunion sérieuse.
paresseuxQualifie une personne qui évite le travail ou l’activité.
She was criticized for being idle and not contributing to the project.
Elle a été critiquée pour être paresseuse et ne pas contribuer au projet.
Synonyms
inactive
lazy
unoccupied
dormant
indolent
slothful
unproductive
Antonyms
active
busy

Definitions

idlenoun
The state or condition of an engine running while disengaged from any load and delivering little or no power.
The mechanic adjusted the engine's idle to smooth out the vibration.
A period of time when there is no work or activity.
During the factory's idle, the workers took a break.
idleverb
To spend time doing nothing or being inactive.
He idled away the afternoon by the lake, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
To run a machine, especially an engine, at a low speed or out of gear.
The car idled quietly in the driveway as she waited for her friend.
To move aimlessly or without purpose.
They idled through the streets, window shopping and chatting.
idleadjective
Not active or in use; not working or being used.
The factory has been idle for several months due to the lack of orders.
Without purpose or effect; pointless.
His idle chatter was not appreciated during the serious meeting.
Lazy or avoiding work.
She was criticized for being idle and not contributing to the project.
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