idle Meaning and Definition

1. a. not in action or at work

2. n. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

3. s. not in active use

4. s. not having a job

5. s. not yielding a return

6. s. lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

7. s. silly or trivial

8. s. without a basis in reason or fact

9. v. run disconnected or idle

10. v. be idle; exist in a changeless situation