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to float
01
flutuar, deslizar
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Exemplos
In the serene evening, the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky.
Na serena noite, o balão de ar quente começou a flutuar graciosamente pelo céu.
02
flutuar, permanecer na superfície
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the ice melted, the chunks would float in the drink, cooling it without diluting the flavor too quickly.
À medida que o gelo derretia, os pedaços flutuavam na bebida, resfriando-a sem diluir muito rapidamente o sabor.
03
flutuar, deixar flutuar
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Exemplos
The shipbuilder decided to float the newly constructed vessel into the harbor
O construtor naval decidiu lançar ao mar o navio recém-construído no porto.
04
flutuar, deixar flutuar
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Exemplos
In times of economic uncertainty, central banks may decide to float their currency to absorb shocks.
Em tempos de incerteza econômica, os bancos centrais podem decidir flutuar sua moeda para absorver choques.
05
alisar, nivelar
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
Exemplos
The experienced tile setter knew the importance of floating the mortar to create a level and even surface.
O assentador de ladrilhos experto sabia da importância de alisar a argamassa para criar uma superfície nivelada e uniforme.
06
flutuar, deslizar
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the soft music played, couples would float across the dance floor.
Enquanto a música suave tocava, os casais flutuavam pelo salão de dança.
07
circular, correr
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Exemplos
The controversial proposal began to float among the board members.
A proposta controversa começou a circular entre os membros do conselho.
08
sugerir, propor
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Exemplos
The project manager decided to float a trial period for remote work to evaluate its impact.
O gerente de projeto decidiu propor um período de teste para o trabalho remoto para avaliar seu impacto.
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The float expands and contracts to control buoyancy.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
Exemplos
Small toys can serve as floats in a bathtub.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The company calculated the float in its accounting records.
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