1. to idle excessively; to run an engine at idle speed for too long
Usage: technical/automotive

1. excessively idle; spending too much time in idleness
Usage: rare

Examples

• Don't overidle the engine while waiting in the parking lot.
• Overidling wastes fuel and increases emissions.
• The mechanic warned against overidling the vehicle during cold starts.
• An overidle workforce can reduce productivity.
• The engine was overidling, consuming more gas than necessary.