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float

/ˈfloʊt/

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verb

floats; floated; floating

[no obj]

to rest on top of a liquid

She was floating on her back.

ice floating in the river

Will this material sink or float?

to be carried along by moving water or air

The raft floated downstream.

dust floating through the air

[+ obj] to cause (something) to rest on top of a liquid :to cause (something) to float

The incoming tide will eventually float the ship off the reef.

to cause or allow (something) to be carried or moved by moving water

They floated the logs down the river.

[no obj] :to move or go in a gentle, graceful, or quiet way

She floated gracefully across the stage.

His voice floated to the back of the room. - sometimes used figuratively

She floated off to sleep.

[no obj] :to live without having any serious purpose or goal

He floated through life without ever settling down.

[+ obj] :to suggest (an idea, plan, etc.) for acceptance

Someone floated this idea for a new book.

[+ obj] US :to make arrangements for (a loan)

They may have to float a loan to raise the money for renovations.

Could you float me a loan? [=could you lend money to me?]

[+ obj] finance :to sell (shares in a company) in the market

The company has announced plans to raise capital by floating a new issue of securities next month.

of a government :to allow the value of a currency when it is exchanged for other types of currency to change freely [+ obj]

float a currency [no obj]

allow a currency to float

floating on air

xem air

noun

plural floats

[count] something that floats: such as

a light object that is attached to a fishing line

a floating platform near a shore for use by swimmers or boats

a structure that holds up an airplane on water

a vehicle with a platform used to carry an exhibit in a parade

We are building a float for the homecoming parade.

US :a soft drink with ice cream floating in it

a root beer float

Brit :an amount of money that is kept available for making change in a shop - see also milk float

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