Sentence examples for when idle from inspiring English sources
The PC's work on the tasks when idle.
The line, when idle, can be looped around a pair of paper clips on the handle.
When idle, the characters remain on the periphery, looking on and applauding the efforts of their colleagues.
"Shiftless When Idle" bounced about like the Buzzcocks, with power chords swiped from the radio-friendly Clash.
He started a campaign against "energy vampires" -- appliances, like copiers and cell phone chargers, that use electricity even when idle.
Even when idling, Mr. Harris's motor remains revved up to near-racing speed.
The gasoline engine must be disconnected from the driving wheels when it is started and when idling.
However, peak horsepower remains unchanged, and substantial efficiency gains are realized only while driving at partial throttle and when idling.
In auction literature provided by Bonhams, Mr. Daniels described "the thundering majesty of the Bentley at speed" and its "sweet, burbling exhaust note when idling".
The motor designed for this kind of service is half the size of a Ford's, and takes very little gas when idling.
