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idler

UK
/ˈaɪ.dlə/
US
/ˈaɪ.dlər/

Translations

idlernoun
idlers
pl
UK
/ˈaɪ.dlə/
US
/ˈaɪ.dɚ/
The idler spent his days lounging in the park, watching the world go by.
Le paresseux passait ses journées à se prélasser dans le parc, à regarder le monde passer.
roue folleTechnique, pour un élément mécanique qui transmet ou guide un mouvement sans l’entraîner.
The idler in the conveyor system helps to maintain tension and guide the belt.
La roue folle du système de convoyage aide à maintenir la tension et à guider la bande.
Additional translations
fainéant
Synonyms
slacker
ne'er-do-well
shirker
procrastinator
dawdler
lazy person
loafer
Antonyms
worker
doer
hustler
idleradjective
UK
/ˈaɪdlə/
US
/ˈaɪdlɚ/
Used both as the comparative form of the adjective "idle" and, attributively, before another noun to denote a mechanical part that supports or transmits motion without driving.
fouTechnique, en parlant d’un engrenage, d’une roue ou d’une poulie qui tourne librement sans entraîner.
The idler gear meshes with the primary gears to reverse the direction of rotation.
Le pignon fou s’engrène avec les engrenages principaux pour inverser le sens de rotation.
Synonyms
less industrious
more idle
lazier
more indolent
more slothful
more inactive
more sluggish
idleadjective

idler

Comp.

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
indolent
lazy
unoccupied
dormant
slothful
unproductive
Antonyms
active
busy

Definitions

idlernoun
A person who avoids work or spends time in a lazy or relaxed way.
The idler spent his days lounging in the park, watching the world go by.
A mechanical device, such as a pulley or wheel, that transmits motion or supports a moving part.
The idler in the conveyor system helps to maintain tension and guide the belt.
idleradjective
Attributive. Relating to or functioning as an idler gear, pulley, wheel, etc., that guides or transmits motion without driving.
The idler gear meshes with the primary gears to reverse the direction of rotation.
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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