engine running

collocation in English

meaningsofengineandrunning

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engine
noun[C]
uk
/ˈen.dʒɪn/us
/ˈen.dʒɪn/
a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to ...
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running
adjective[after noun]
uk
/ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/us
/ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
happening on a particular number of ...
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(Definition ofengineandrunningfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is, for example, the provision of the law that a person shall not leave a motor car stationary with theenginerunning.
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There was one occasion perhaps worth mentioning where a motor car was left unlocked with the ignition key in, turned on, and theenginerunning.
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A driver who leaves theenginerunningcan already be given a fine of £20, which rises to £40 if it is not paid within 28 days.
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Instead of giving these lads the "dole," take and train them in mechanics,enginerunning, engine construction, lorry driving, and so on.
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Noise from groundenginerunningis not included, but the forthcoming noise survey will take this into account if practicable.
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Due to the limited duration of the military exercise it was not possible to take specific measurements of noise from groundenginerunning.
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It is necessary to carry out some aircraftenginerunningat night in order to have aircraft serviceable for operations the following morning.
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The husband was sitting in the driving seat with theenginerunningwhile his wife quickly unloaded the car boot.
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These incidents all took place on the ground during routineenginerunningtests.
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The operators have been asked to keep suchenginerunningto a minimum.
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There was a taxicab where the driver had left hisenginerunningin the middle of the street.
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The powers in regard to noise of traffic at present possessed by the police relate only to (a)enginerunningand (b) improperly-silenced motor vehicles.
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As far as possible, it also restrictsenginerunningat night.
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He keeps theenginerunning, however, and perhaps he even puts it in gear to be able to move forward again when the lights turn to green.
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During trials with theenginerunningat full power the gearbox became overheated.
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There is also the emision of fumes when a vehicle is standing with itsenginerunning, and the noise is intolerable.
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I believe that it is also an offence to leave a motor vehicle with theenginerunningwithout the driver being present.
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In this case it is a simple question of fact: is theenginerunningor is it not?
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Unfortunately, the younger brother left the car with itsenginerunning.
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