to float
01
flyta, driva
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Exempel
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
När pappersbåten släpptes lös började den flyta lättjefullt längs den lugna dammen.
The colorful leaves detached from the trees and began to float gently down the river.
De färgglada löven lossnade från träden och började flyta försiktigt nedför floden.
02
flyta, hålla sig på ytan
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Exempel
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
Den färgglada gummiankan flöt i badkaret.
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
Trots sin vikt tillät båtens design den att flyta på vattnet.
03
flyta, låta flyta
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Exempel
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
De flötade lyktor på floden under festivalen.
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
Barnen samlades ivrigt vid dammen för att låta sina handgjorda pappersbåtar flyta.
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
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
I ett steg mot ekonomisk liberalisering beslutade regeringen att låt den nationella valutan flyta.
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
Finansministern förklarade att beslutet att låta valutan flyta syftade till att främja en mer konkurrenskraftig exportmarknad.
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
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
Den skicklige muraren försiktigt slätade ut den nyligen applicerade gipsen på väggen.
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
För att skapa en polerad look beslutade hantverkaren att jämna ut cementbänkskivan.
06
sväva, glida
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Exempel
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
Dansaren verkade sväva över scenen, rörde sig med grace och lätthet.
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
På den idylliska ängen svävade fjärilar från blomma till blomma.
07
cirkulera, sprida sig
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Exempel
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
Rykten började cirkulera om de oväntade förändringarna i företagets ledning.
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
Det intressanta konceptet med den nya produktdesignen började cirkulera bland teammedlemmarna.
08
föreslå, lägga fram
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Exempel
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
Under teammötet bestämde hon sig för att föreslå idén om en flexibel arbetsschema.
Before finalizing the budget, the financial analyst chose to float a proposal for cost-cutting measures.
Innan budgeten slutfördes valde den finansiella analytikern att lägga fram ett förslag om kostnadsbesparande åtgärder.
Float
01
spackel, flöte
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
Exempel
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
simblåsa, flöt
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Exempel
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
flotte, flytande föremål
something that floats on the surface of water
Exempel
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
flytare, dryck med glass
a drink with ice cream floating in it
Exempel
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
flytande, antal utestående aktier tillgängliga för handel av allmänheten
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
Exempel
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
floatperiod, floatintervall
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
Exempel
The check had a float of two business days.
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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