To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
Empty, vacant.
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
idle workmen
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
an idle fellow
Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
an idle story; idle talk; idle rumor
Light-headed; foolish.