Idle ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Idle ( adjective )

1. Not working or active; unemployed.
2. Not in use; not being used.

Origin:

The word idle comes from the old english word īdel, which means "useless" or "not occupied".

Examples:

1. He was idle since he lost his job.
2. The factory was idle during the strike.
3. The machines were idle because of the power outage.
4. The computer was idle for an hour.
5. The employee was idle and not productive.

(As a verb)

Idle ( verb )

1. Not working or active; unemployed.
2. Not in use; not being used.

Origin:

The word idle comes from the old english word īdel, which means "useless" or "not occupied".

Examples:

1. He was idle since he lost his job.
2. The factory was idle during the strike.
3. The machines were idle because of the power outage.
4. The computer was idle for an hour.
5. The employee was idle and not productive.