floatation

• Substantiv, das das Schwimmen oder Getragenwerden an der Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit ohne Untergehen bezeichnet; außerdem die Ausgabe von Aktien oder Anleihen zur Finanzierung eines Unternehmens.

A noun referring to the phenomenon of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking, or the process of financing a commercial enterprise by issuing bonds or stock shares.

1. Buoyancy phenomenonB2formal

   The physical process or condition of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   Schwimmfähigkeit

   • The floatation of the log on the water surprised the children.
   • Salt increases the density of water, improving floatation.
   • The life jacket provides enough floatation to keep a person safe.

   Synonymebuoyancyfloating

   Antonymesinkingsubmersion

2. Stock market launchC1formalbusiness

   The process of raising capital for a business by issuing and selling shares or bonds to investors.

   Börsengang

   • The company's floatation on the stock exchange was a huge success.
   • They hired an investment bank to manage the floatation.
   • The floatation raised over $100 million for the startup.

   Synonymeinitial public offeringipolisting