1. not doing anything; not busy; lazy; without any good reason or cause; to waste (time) هیچ کاری انجام نمی دهد ، مشغول نیست ، تنبل ، بی هیچ دلیل یا علت وقت تلف کردن a. Any attempt to study was abandoned by the student, who idled away the morning. b. The idle hours of a holiday frequently provide the best time to take stock. c. Do not deceive yourself into thinking that these are just idle rumors.