Collocations for idle - adj.
1. lazy
VERBS
be | become
ADV.
very | bone (informal), totally
She never lifts a finger to help. She''s bone idle.
She never lifts a finger to help. She''s bone idle.
rather
2. not in use
VERBS
be, lie, sit, stand
Half their machines are lying idle. | The pumps are standing idle.
Half their machines are lying idle. | The pumps are standing idle.
remain | leave sth, make sth
The land was left idle for years.
The land was left idle for years.