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.
VOYAGE OF THE MAYFLOWER AND THE SPEEDWELL. The two ships began the voyage, but the Speedwell leaked so badly that the expedition had to return to England, first to Dartmouth and then to Plymouth.Finally, the Pilgrims sold the Speedwell and had to set out from Plymouth, England, on board the Mayflower alone.OYAGE OF THE MAYFLOWER AND THE SPEEDWELL. The two ships began the voyage, but the Speedwell leaked so badly that the expedition had to return to England, first to Dartmouth and then to Plymouth.