idle

US /ˈaɪ.dəl/
UK /ˈaɪ.dəl/
"idle" picture
1.

not active or in use

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The factory has been idle for months.
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He spent his idle hours reading books.
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inactiveunusedunoccupiedemptyvacant
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activebusyworking
2.

lazy; avoiding work

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He was criticized for being idle and not contributing to the team.
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An idle mind is the devil's workshop.
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lazyindolentslothfulinactiveunemployed
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industriousdiligenthardworking
1.

to spend time doing nothing or being inactive

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He would often idle away his afternoons watching TV.
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The car engine was idling quietly.
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loungeloafdawdlelazeloiter
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worklaboroperate