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Idler Meaning in English

word

ˈaɪdəɫɝ/, /ˈaɪdɫɝ
EYE-dler
ˈaɪdlə
EYE-dluh

التعريف

A person who avoids work or spends time doing nothing; sometimes, a mechanical part that does not drive but guides or supports a moving part.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually informal or slightly negative; often used to criticize someone's lack of activity. In mechanics, 'idler' (like 'idler wheel' or 'idler pulley') is technical jargon. Rarely used to describe oneself; mainly used about others.

جمل نموذجية

He is such an idler, always avoiding work.

basic

No one likes an idler in the team.

basic

The machine has an idler that keeps the belt in place.

basic

Don’t be an idler—help us clean up after lunch!

natural

He may seem like an idler, but he’s actually thinking deeply.

natural

In old novels, the city cafes are full of poets and idlers passing time.

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