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What is the opposite of idling?

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Adjective
Opposite of leisurely or aimless lounging, drifting, or loafing
Adjective
Very great in degree, often with bad or negative repercussions
“The company's near demise paralleled the savage downturn in market demand.”
Noun
The state of being active, operative, or effective
“This is when significant campaigning by influential people begins to come into play.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to laze around, mostly doing nothing
“I really should move about a little after being sedentary for hours.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to move aimlessly or lazily
“We advise you to move purposefully to the castle to get the message to the Queen before it's too late.”
Verb
Opposite of present participle for to cause (an engine) to idle
“Don't stop the engine while we are trying to charge the battery.”
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