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idlersintransitive verb1 a: to spend time in idleness b: to move idly2: to run at low power and often disconnected usually so that power is not used for useful work <the engine is idling>transitive verb1: to pass in idleness2: to make idle <workers idled by a strike>3: to cause to idle
synonyms idle
, loaf
, lounge
, loll
, laze mean to spend time doing nothing. idle may be used in reference to persons that move lazily or without purpose <idled the day away>. loaf suggests either resting or wandering about as though there were nothing to do <she does her work and then loafs the rest of the day>. lounge , though occasionally used as equal to idle or loaf, typically conveys an additional implication of resting or reclining against a support or of physical comfort and ease in relaxation <he lounged against the wall>. loll also carries an implication of a posture similar to that of lounge, but places greater stress upon an indolent or relaxed attitude <lolling on the couch>. laze usually implies the relaxation of a busy person enjoying a vacation or moments of leisure <lazed about between appointments>.
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