Best Answer: The context would be useful, if the whole question relates to physics then it may mean something along the lines of a device being able to tick over (idle) for extended periods without any negative effect . . . . but unlikely.
The ship that left England for the Americas in 1620 was called the Mayflower. The Mayflower Brought The Pilgrims To America From England. they landed in new England. 3 people found this useful.
The Britannic departed from Southampton for Moudros at 2.23 p.m. on November 12, 1916. According to Captain Barlett's official report the ship was carrying 1065 people (673 crew, 315 RAMC, 77 Nurses). It would be her sixth voyage in the Mediterranean Sea.