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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

idle

/ˈaɪdəl/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does idle mean?

adjective, verb

Not working or active; not busy. To spend time doing nothing, often because one is waiting for something to happen or because one is unable to do anything else.

Example

"The engine was idle, waiting for the driver to put it into gear."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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