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idling

[ˈaɪd(ə)lɪŋ]

idling Definition

  • 1spending time doing nothing; not working or active
  • 2running at a slow speed with the engine running but the vehicle not moving

Using idling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "idling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was idling away his time in the park.

  • Example

    The car was idling at the traffic light.

  • Example

    She accused him of idling his life away.

idling Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for idling

Phrases with idling

  • idle talk

    talk that is not important or meaningful

    Example

    I don't want to hear any more idle talk about this issue.

  • hands that are not busy and therefore likely to get into mischief

    Example

    Idle hands are the devil's workshop.

  • a threat that is not serious and is unlikely to be carried out

    Example

    Don't pay attention to his idle threats.

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Summary: idling in Brief

'Idling' [ˈaɪd(ə)lɪŋ] describes spending time doing nothing or running at a slow speed without moving. It can refer to people, as in 'He was idling away his time in the park,' or vehicles, as in 'The car was idling at the traffic light.' Synonyms include 'inactive,' 'unoccupied,' and 'lazy,' while antonyms include 'active,' 'busy,' and 'productive.' Phrases like 'idle talk' and 'idle hands' add further nuance to the term.