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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  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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