light use
Not heavily employed
Light use describes minimal, infrequent, or gentle operation of something.
Equipment rated for light use isn't built for heavy demands: This ladder is for light use only—not commercial work.
A phone plan for light use suits someone who rarely calls.
The phrase often appears in product descriptions and usage guidelines to set expectations about durability or capacity.
- casualRelaxed and informal
- easy goingRelaxed in temperament
- occasionalHappening at intervals
- once in a whileAt irregular intervals
- now and thenAt infrequent intervals
minimal · gentle · sparing · moderate · infrequent · delicate · soft · easy · simple · basic · everyday · day to day · household · portable · compact · efficient · low-power · battery