Definitions

1. adjective

not working or producing anything; inactive or unemployed

“Many factories have gone idle due to the economic downturn.”

2. noun

a person who is unemployed or inactive

“The town has a high number of idle young people looking for work.”

3. verb

to be inactive or unemployed; to waste time

“He’s been idle for months, just playing video games all day.”

4. adverb

in a lazy or inactive manner

“She has been idle about her responsibilities, neglecting her duties.”