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Discover LudwigThe phrase "at idle" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in contexts related to machinery, vehicles, or systems that are not in active use or operation.
Example: "The engine runs smoothly at idle, ensuring minimal fuel consumption when the vehicle is stationary."
Alternatives: "when not in use" or "at rest".
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"We were kind of at idle speed all the time".
Ironically, busybodies are particularly good at idle speculation.
The Traffic Scorecard may be of little comfort to motorists who regularly stare at idle bumpers.
In the meantime, many areas face a long, barren period of minimal activity at idle factories.
Propeller guards were ineffective at planing speed and only slightly helpful at idle speed.
This paper presents studies of speed fluctuations of a diesel engine at idle speed.
By the early 1980's, Ford and Vauxhall were running at idle.
But at idle, the Viper rattles and pops like a 1960's muscle car.
Even at idle, the 4-cylinder engine emits a fire-and-brimstone roar.
The V-6 accelerated strongly, though there was a surprising bit of vibration at idle.
At idle, the car creeps a bit, as if it had an automatic transmission.
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