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(Of an engine) tick over (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

idle

(Other definitions for idle that I've seen before include "Inactive - lazy" , "Not in action or at work" , "Ineffectual" , "Good-for-nothing" , "without purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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