idle
adjective
not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing.
idling
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present participleof idle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But Jacinto said Stelco is again idling Canadian capacity, removing Stelco supply from the U.S. and diverting production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Owner-operator Deol uses battery-powered electric air conditioning systems installed on both his trucks so he can turn off the engines and avoid idling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
His comments on the sidelines of G20 talks come as Russian and Ukrainian strikes targeting Black Sea ports have been wrecking and idling agricultural export capacity more quickly than trade flows can recover.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The previous punishment for idling, as it is known, was £20 but that has now been raised to anywhere from £75 to £150, depending on circumstances.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Quickly, Milagros introduced us, handed Doña Charito a note, and fled back to one of the three black cars idling in the driveway like great, nervous, snorting horses.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
