Idle

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NOUN

the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

VERB

run disconnected or idle

be idle

ADJ

not in action or at work

without a basis in reason or fact

not in active use

silly or trivial

lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

not yielding a return

not having a job

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