coast

• Substantiv, das das Land am Rand von Meer, Ozean oder einem großen Gewässer bezeichnet; auch die Küstenlinie selbst.

A noun referring to the land along the edge of a sea, ocean, or large body of water.

1. Land near the seaA2formal

   The part of the land that is next to or close to the sea.

   Küste

   • They drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
   • The coast of California is famous for its beaches.
   • Many towns are located on the coast.

   Synonymecoastlinelittoralseaboardseashoreshore

2. Movement without effortB2informal

   The act of moving easily without using power or effort.

   Bewegung ohne Anstrengung

   • He let the bike coast down the hill.
   • The car coasted to a stop when it ran out of fuel.
   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.

   Synonymedriftfreewheelglidesailslide

• Sich mühelos oder ohne großen Aufwand fortbewegen oder vorankommen; auch: sich im Leerlauf bzw. ohne Antrieb weiterbewegen.

A verb meaning to move easily without using power, or to progress without much effort.

1. Move without effortB1informal

   To move forward easily without using much power or effort.

   Sich mühelos bewegen

   • The car coasted down the hill.
   • He coasted on his bicycle without pedaling.
   • The boat coasted gently into the harbor.

   Synonymecruisedriftfreewheelglidesail

   Antonymefightlaborstrainstruggletoil

2. Progress easilyB2informal

   To achieve success or progress with little effort.

   Mühelos vorankommen

   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.
   • He coasted to victory in the election.
   • They coasted through the project with minimal work.

   Synonymebreezecruisedriftglidesail

   Antonymelaborstrivestruggletoil