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Meaning of idle time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A period of time in which an employee or a machine is ready and available, but is not carrying out any productive work.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi hukka-aika joutoaika luppoaika

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

idle wheel idleby Idled idledom idlehead idlehood

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