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Idled: meaning, definitions and examples

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idled

 

[ หˆaษชdld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inactivity period

Idled refers to the state of being inactive or not engaged in any productive activity. It is often used to describe a period when a person or machine is not in use, or when someone is wasting time instead of being busy or working. For instance, a vehicle can be idled when the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving. Additionally, a person may idle away their time when they choose to do nothing rather than participate in more meaningful activities.

Synonyms

dawdled, hung around, lazed, loafed

Examples of usage

  • The car was idled in the parking lot.
  • He idled for hours instead of completing his work.
  • The factory machines were idled due to a power outage.

Translations

Translations of the word "idled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคœเค—เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช untรคtig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menganggur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะนะดะธะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezczynny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚คใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inactif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inactivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•œ๊ฐ€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุทู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neฤinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neฤinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๆ‰€ไบ‹ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neaktiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvirkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒจแƒ”แƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inactivo

Etymology

The word 'idle' originates from the Old English 'id(e)l', meaning 'empty, vain, or inactive.' Over time, its meaning expanded to imply not just physical inactivity but also a lack of purpose. This term reflects a long-standing social perspective that values productivity and engagement, often considering idleness as a negative state. The suffix '-ed' converts 'idle' from an adjective into a verb form, indicating the action of becoming inactive or remaining in a nonproductive state. Historically, idleness has been associated with criticism due to cultural and societal expectations that prioritize achievement and industriousness. In contemporary usage, however, 'idled' can also denote a more neutral or benign situation, like taking a break or enjoying leisure time.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,410 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.