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Tickover
Translation of "tickover" into Russian
tickover
Noun
UK
/ˈtɪkˌəʊ.və/
US
/ˈtɪkˌoʊ.vɚ/
tickover
tickovers pl
холостой ход
The engine was running smoothly at tickover.
Двигатель работал плавно на холостом ходу.
Definitions
tickover
Noun
UK
/ˈtɪkˌəʊ.və/
US
/ˈtɪkˌoʊ.vɚ/
The idling speed of an engine, particularly in a vehicle, when it is running but not moving.
The mechanic adjusted the tickover to ensure the engine ran smoothly at idle.
A state of minimal ongoing activity or operation, just enough to keep something functioning.
During the off-season the factory was kept on tickover with a skeleton crew.
tickover
Adjective
UK
/ˈtɪkˌəʊ.və/
US
/ˈtɪkˌoʊ.vɚ/
Relating to or occurring at an engine's idling speed; operating at low or minimal power.
The car remained at tickover revs while he dashed into the shop.