float
🇺🇸
/fləʊt/
🇬🇧
/fləʊt/
verb
B2
to move gently on water or in air
The leaves float on the water.
B2
to stay on top of liquid without sinking
Some objects float in water.
R
to make something move on liquid
They float boats on the lake.
R
to move smoothly and lightly
She seems to float when she dances.
R
to suggest an idea for consideration
He will float the new plan at the meeting.
R
to sell company shares to the public first time
The company will float its shares next month.
R
to let currency value change freely
The government may float the currency.
noun
R
a decorated vehicle for festivals
The parade float was very colorful.
R
a small object on fishing line that shows fish bite
The fishing float moved when a fish bit.
R
a light object that helps swimmers stay up
Children use a float to learn swimming.
R
a drink with ice cream on top
I ordered a root beer float.
R
small money for giving change to customers
The cash register needs a float of coins.
R
first sale of company shares to public
The share float was successful.
translation
to move gently on water or in air; to stay on top of liquid without sinking; to make something move on liquid; to move smoothly and lightly; to suggest an idea for consideration; to sell company shares to the public first time; to let currency value change freely
a decorated vehicle for festivals; a small object on fishing line that shows fish bite; a light object that helps swimmers stay up; a drink with ice cream on top; small money for giving change to customers; first sale of company shares to public
Word Forms
3rd Present
floats
Progressive
floating
Past
floated
Perfect
floated
Plural
floats