noun
- the act of running an engine slowly without being in gear
- the act of spending time without working or being productive
verb
- running slowly without being in gear or without doing useful work
- spending time doing nothing productive
Usage: present participle of idle
Usage: present participle of idle
Examples
- The car was idling in the driveway while she ran inside.
- Stop idling and get back to work.
- He spent the afternoon idling by the pool.
- The truck’s idling created exhaust fumes.
- She was idling away her summer vacation.
- The engine’s idling sound was barely audible.
- Too much idling wastes fuel.