verb🔗ShareTo spend in idleness; to waste; to consume."He was idling away his summer break by watching TV all day instead of looking for a job. "timeactioneconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business."He was idling in the park, watching the birds and enjoying the sunshine, instead of looking for a job. "timebusinessjobworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOf an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over."The taxi was idling at the curb while the driver waited for his passenger. "vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn idle period; something done idly."After finishing the exam early, I spent the remaining time in quiet idling, doodling in my notebook. "timeactionconditionperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
