Cool MateMeaning of Idle
Not active or in use.
In simple words: Not active or working
Idle in a sentence
- He spent the whole weekend idle at home.
- The factory has been idle since last month.
- She felt idle without any work to do.
- Don't just sit there idle; help me with this!
- The car was left idle in the driveway.
How to use Idle
Use 'idle' to describe something or someone that is not busy. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may sound slightly negative.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'idle' as 'in a dull'. Imagine someone just sitting there, not doing anything.
Related words
Collocations with Idle
- idle chatter
- idle thoughts
- idle hands
Common mistakes with Idle
- Confused with 'idel' which is not a word.
- Using 'idle' to describe something that is not cool or interesting, when 'boring' would be better.
Idle appears in
Idle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خامل
غير نشط أو يعمل
- Bengaliবাংলা
অলস, নিষ্ক্রিয়
কাজ করছে না বা অলস
- GermanDeutsch
Untätig, Leerlauf
Nicht beschäftigt oder am Arbeiten
- SpanishEspañol
Inactivo
No activo o trabajando
- Persianفارسی
بیکار
غیرفعال یا کار نمیکند
- FrenchFrançais
Oisif, Inactif
Pas actif ou qui ne travaille pas
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेकार, खाली
काम नहीं कर रहा या खाली
- ItalianItaliano
Inattivo, ozioso, vuoto
Non attivo o che non lavora
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ocioso, Parado
Sem fazer nada ou sem funcionar
- RussianРусский
Бездействующий, праздный
Неактивный или не работающий
- Urduاردو
فارغ، بیکار
کام نہیں کر رہا یا استعمال میں نہیں ہے
- Chinese中文
闲置
不活跃或不工作
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Frequently asked questions about Idle
What does Idle mean?
Not active or working
What is the definition of Idle?
Not active or in use.
How do you use Idle in a sentence?
He spent the whole weekend idle at home.
Can you give another example of Idle?
The factory has been idle since last month.
What are synonyms for Idle?
Common alternatives include inactive, lazy, fallow, unused, dormant.
What is the opposite of Idle?
Opposite meanings include active, busy, employed.
What words go with Idle?
It commonly pairs with idle chatter, idle thoughts, idle hands.
What are common mistakes when using Idle?
Confused with 'idel' which is not a word. Using 'idle' to describe something that is not cool or interesting, when 'boring' would be better.
How do you pronounce Idle?
US: //ˈaɪ.dl//, UK: //ˈaɪ.dl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Idle?
Use 'idle' to describe something or someone that is not busy. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may sound slightly negative.
What CEFR level is Idle?
"Idle" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.