Idle definition

Idle means the operation of the engine of a vehicle while the vehicle is not in motion and "idling" has a corresponding meaning.
Idle means the operation of a vehicle engine while the vehicle is stationary or not in the act of performing work or its normal function.
Idle means that an operator of a surface mining operation has curtailed production at the sur- face mining operation, with the intent to resume the surface mining operation at a future date, for a period of one year or more by more than 90 percent of its maximum annual mineral production within any of the last five years during which an interim management plan has not been approved.

Examples of Idle in a sentence

  • Charging Station Parking Fine / Idle Fee If you are using a public Charging Station (including a Network Charging Station) and you do not move the EV when the charging session has ended then you may prevent others from charging their vehicles.


More Definitions of Idle

Idle means the status of a lower certification level when a higher certification level is held.
Idle means an operating mode where the vehicle engine is in operation while the vehicle is stationary at any location.
Idle means that condition where all engines capable of providing motive power to the locomotive are set at the lowest operating throttle position; and where all auxiliary non-motive power engines are not operating.
Idle means an operating mode where the vehicle engine is not engaged in gear and where the engine operates at a speed at the revolutions per minute specified by the engine or vehicle manufacturer.
Idle means the operation of a vehicle while the vehicle is not in motion and not being used to operate auxiliary equipment that is essential to the basic function of the vehicle and “idling” has a corresponding meaning;
Idle means to temporarily cease use of an Oven for Coking.
Idle means the condition during which the engine is not performing the useful net work that enables the piece of equipment to accomplish its designated purpose.