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idle
Adjective
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If someone is idle, they are not active or working.
The idle workers are going to be replaced by more ambitious employees.
idle
Verb
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If a car is idle, it is on but is not moving.
Jack left his car idling while went inside the store to get bread.
In the winter, I let my car idle for a few minutes before driving so the engine can warm up a bit.
attempt
Noun
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An attempt is a try at something, usually something difficult
It's broken and no attempt has been made to fix it.
attempt
Verb
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To try or to make an effort at.
If you get something in your eye, do not attempt to remove it yourself.