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 Pilgrims' Landing in America. Having landed on Cape Cod, a small party set out to explore. Coming on a place where Native People had stored corn underground, they confiscated it to use for seed. Finding poor soil and lack of fresh water, they decided to look further. The Mayflowerâs pilot, Robert Coppin, remembered Plymouth Harbor from a previous visit. An exploring party set out in the shallop :