fiddle with

Verb

figuratively

To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner. / To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

Japanese Meaning

（緊張やそわそわした様子で）いじる、もてあそぶ / （電子機器などの）受信状態や信号を改善するために位置を調整する

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During the tense meeting, she couldn't help but fiddle with the paperclip in her hands.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

緊迫した会議の間、彼女は手に持ったクリップを落ち着きなくいじらずにはいられなかった。

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Sense（1）

To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner.

Sense（2）

To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal.

Fiddle with vertical VOLT/DIV knob until signal comes into view.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（3）

(figuratively) To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself.

Don't Fiddle With Sellers Who Have No Equity

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fiddles with

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fiddling with

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fiddled with

（ participle past ）

fiddled with

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