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idles

/ˈaɪdəlz/

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verb

To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.

Examples :

"He idles away his afternoons playing video games instead of studying. "

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verb

To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

Examples :

""During summer vacation, my brother often idles away the afternoons playing video games." "

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verb

Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

Examples :

"The bus idles outside the school while waiting for the children. "

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