Tuesday, December 17, 2013


i·dle


ˈīdl/
adjective
adjective: idle
  1. 1.
    (esp. of a machine or factory) not active or in use.

    • (of a person) not working; unemployed.

    • (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.

    • (of time) characterized by inaction or absence of significant activity.


    • (of money) held in cash or in accounts paying no interest.
  2. 2.
    without purpose or effect; pointless.
    "
    • (esp. of a threat or boast) without foundation.

verb
  1. (of a person) spend time doing nothing; be idle.
    "
    • move aimlessly or lazily.

    • (of an engine) run slowly while disconnected from a load or out of gear.

    • cause (an engine) to idle.

    • take out of use or employment.
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