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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Mamdani announced the collection of more than $9 million in idling fines from Amazon delivery vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Many Mittelstand firms are idling workers, cutting jobs or shifting production, including to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The officer walked up to my idling Impala and informed me that my left taillight was out.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The parking lot would prevent port-bound trucks from idling near schools and parks, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The minder is idling on the steps of his trailer, a smug smile on his face.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
