noun
idling
noun
1
The act of running an engine while it is not in gear or doing any work.
"Some cities now fine drivers for idling outside schools."
2
A period of doing nothing in particular.
"After weeks of idling, she finally started applying for jobs."
How to Use Idling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLetting an engine run without moving, or more generally, doing nothing productive.
Common pairings
engine idling
idling in traffic
Word Forms
idlings plural
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Some cities now fine drivers for _____ outside schools.