idle

Meaning of idle in English

Adjective

1. not working or being used

an idle machine

2. unemployed

He is now idle because he recently quit his job.

3. unwilling to work

He is leading an idle life. ー He is idling[loafing] away his time.

4. of no importance

idle talk

Verb

1. (cause to) run slowly without being connected to the transmission

2. do nothing; waste time

He is idling[loafing] away his time. ー He is leading an idle life.

3. walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way