- present participle of idle.
idling
Example Sentences
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Another resident reported that, in April, a Waymo was idling for more than five minutes in front of the entrance to a church parking garage during a Sunday service, preventing parishioners from entering and exiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The officer walked up to my idling Impala and informed me that my left taillight was out.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The parking lot would prevent port-bound trucks from idling near schools and parks, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The spokesperson added the council was looking to develop "eco driving" across the fleet, starting with monitoring its vehicles' throttle usage, speed, mileage and idling in an effort to reduce fuel usage and carbon emissions.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
At eighty miles per hour, the engine was only idling.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
