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idle
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl/
US
/ˈaɪ.dəl/
Translations
idles
pl
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
During his idle, he often daydreams.
Во время безделья он часто мечтает.
The long idle of the factory led to financial losses.
Долгая праздность завода привела к финансовым потерям.
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idled
Past Simple
idled
Past Participle
idling
Gerund
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
US
/ˈaɪ.dl̩/
He tends to idle around the house on weekends.
Он склонен бездельничать дома по выходным.
The car engine continued to idle even after he parked.
Двигатель автомобиля продолжал работать на холостом ходу, даже после того как он припарковался.
Additional translations
idler
Comp.
idlest
Super.
UK
/ˈaɪ.dl/
US
/ˈaɪ.dəl/
He spent the afternoon in idle relaxation.
Он провел день в праздном отдыхе.
The idle workers were waiting for new tasks.
Бездельные рабочие ждали новых заданий.
His idle promises were never fulfilled.
Его пустые обещания никогда не выполнялись.
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Definitions
The mechanic adjusted the engine's idle to smooth out the vibration.
During the factory's idle, the workers took a break.
He idled away the afternoon by the lake, enjoying the peaceful scenery.
The car idled quietly in the driveway as she waited for her friend.
They idled through the streets, window shopping and chatting.
The factory has been idle for several months due to the lack of orders.
His idle chatter was not appreciated during the serious meeting.
She was criticized for being idle and not contributing to the project.