to float
01
flyta, driva
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Exempel
The feather, caught by the breeze, began to float in the air.
Fjädern, fångad av brisen, började flyta i luften.
02
flyta, hålla sig på ytan
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Exempel
The life jacket is designed to help individuals float in the water.
Flytväst är utformad för att hjälpa individer att flyta i vattnet.
03
flyta, låta flyta
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Exempel
Mourners gathered at the riverbank to float candles in memory of their loved ones
Sörjande samlades vid flodstranden för att flyta ljus till minne av sina nära och kära.
04
flyta, låta flyta
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Exempel
The central bank 's decision to float the currency led to increased volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Centralbankens beslut att låta valutan flyta ledde till ökad volatilitet på valutamarknaden.
05
jämna ut, släta till
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
Exempel
Before applying the final coat of stucco, the workers took the time to float the base layer
Innan den slutliga putsningsskikts applicering tog arbetarna tid att jämna ut grundskiktet.
06
sväva, glida
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Exempel
The clouds seemed to float across the sky, their leisurely movement creating ever-changing patterns.
Molnens tycktes sväva över himlen, deras makliga rörelse skapade ständigt föränderliga mönster.
07
cirkulera, sprida sig
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Exempel
As the innovative idea gained momentum, it started to float within the industry.
När den innovativa idén fick fart började den cirkulera inom branschen.
08
föreslå, lägga fram
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Exempel
During the town hall meeting, residents were invited to float their concerns and ideas.
Under stadshusmötet inbjöds invånarna att framföra sina farhågor och idéer.
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
Exempel
He applied a float to level the wet cement.
02
an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy
Exempel
Predators can detect fish movement despite the float.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
Exempel
The cork float indicated a fish had bitten.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
Exempel
Vanilla ice cream floats are classic summer treats.
05
the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public
Exempel
The float determines how freely shares can be traded.
06
the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds
Exempel
Customers can take advantage of float to maintain liquidity.
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