"Idling" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Idling refers to the state of an engine or a machine slowing down or stopping to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, or wear and tear, often intentionally or unintentionally. In a broader sense, idling can also mean being inactive or doing nothing, typically because one is waiting for something to happen or is in a state of pause or delay.
Idling
Idles is a noun that refers to people who are not actively engaged in work or a specific activity. For example: "The idles in the park were enjoying the sunshine." It can also refer to periods of time when little or no work is being done, as in "The factory shuts down on weekends, leaving dozens of idles."