вхолосту́ю
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- 1.
idle, without load, at idling speedengineering
Дви́гатель до́лго рабо́тал вхолосту́ю.
The engine ran idle for a long time.
Typically with работать, крутиться, вращаться.
- 2.
in vain, to no effect, for nothing, uselessly
Все на́ши уси́лия пропали вхолосту́ю.
All our efforts went to no effect.
Figurative use: effort that produces nothing.
- 3.
empty (without a load), unloaded, with blanks
Грузови́к возвраща́лся вхолосту́ю.
The truck was coming back empty.
Of a vehicle travelling empty or a weapon fired without live rounds.
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