float
float
floʊt
flowt
British pronunciation
/flˈə‍ʊt/

Definice a význam slova „float“ v angličtině

to float
01

plout, unášet se

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
to float definition and meaning
example
Příklady
In the serene evening, the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky.
V klidném večeru začal horkovzdušný balón půvabně plout po obloze.
02

plavat, zůstat na povrchu

to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
example
Příklady
As the ice melted, the chunks would float in the drink, cooling it without diluting the flavor too quickly.
Jak led tál, kousky plavaly v nápoji, ochlazovaly ho, aniž by příliš rychle ředily chuť.
03

plavat, vypustit

to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
example
Příklady
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
Během festivalu pouštěli lucerny po řece.
04

plavat, nechat plavat

to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
example
Příklady
In times of economic uncertainty, central banks may decide to float their currency to absorb shocks.
V dobách ekonomické nejistoty se centrální banky mohou rozhodnout nechat svou měnu plavat, aby absorbovaly šoky.
05

vyhladit, srovnat

to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
example
Příklady
The experienced tile setter knew the importance of floating the mortar to create a level and even surface.
Zkušený pokládač dlaždic znal důležitost vyhlazení malty pro vytvoření rovného a hladkého povrchu.
06

vznášet se, klouzat

to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
Tanečník se zdál plout po jevišti, pohyboval se s grácií a lehkostí.
07

kolovat, šířit se

to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
example
Příklady
The controversial proposal began to float among the board members.
Kontroverzní návrh začal kolovat mezi členy rady.
08

navrhnout, předložit

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
example
Příklady
The project manager decided to float a trial period for remote work to evaluate its impact.
Vedoucí projektu se rozhodl navrhnout zkušební období pro vzdálenou práci, aby vyhodnotil její dopad.
01

a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces

Wiki
float definition and meaning
example
Příklady
Using a float ensures an even surface on the floor.
02

an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy

Wiki
example
Příklady
The float expands and contracts to control buoyancy.
03

any object that rests or moves on the surface of water

example
Příklady
Small toys can serve as floats in a bathtub.
04

a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it

Wiki
example
Příklady
They enjoyed a soda float at the diner.
05

the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public

example
Příklady
Companies with small floats may experience volatile prices.
06

the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds

example
Příklady
The company calculated the float in its accounting records.
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