to move gently on water or in air
The leaves float on the water.
葉が水の上に浮かんでいる。
to stay on top of liquid without sinking
Some objects float in water.
いくつかの物は水に浮く。
to make something move on liquid
They float boats on the lake.
彼らは湖に船を浮かべる。
to move smoothly and lightly
She seems to float when she dances.
彼女は踊るとき、浮かんでいるように見える。
to suggest an idea for consideration
He will float the new plan at the meeting.
彼は会議で新しい計画を提案するだろう。
to sell company shares to the public first time
The company will float its shares next month.
その会社は来月、株式を公開する予定だ。
to let currency value change freely
The government may float the currency.
政府は通貨を変動相場制にするかもしれない。
a decorated vehicle for festivals
The parade float was very colorful.
パレードの山車はとてもカラフルだった。
a small object on fishing line that shows fish bite
The fishing float moved when a fish bit.
魚がかかったとき、釣り浮きが動いた。
a light object that helps swimmers stay up
Children use a float to learn swimming.
子供たちは浮き輪を使って泳ぎを学ぶ。
a drink with ice cream on top
I ordered a root beer float.
ルートビアフロートを注文した。
small money for giving change to customers
The cash register needs a float of coins.
レジには小銭の釣銭が必要だ。
first sale of company shares to public
The share float was successful.
株式公開は成功した。