idle

Definitions

Not active or in use; not working or operating.

Without purpose or effect; pointless.

To spend time doing nothing or to run an engine at a low speed without engaging the gears.

Examples

The factory machines sat idle during the holiday break.

It is dangerous to let the engine idle for too long in a closed garage.

He spent his idle hours reading books in the park.

Synonyms

inactive lazy slothful dormant unemployed leisurely stagnant

Antonyms

active busy industrious employed energetic diligent productive