floating

Describes something that is buoyant, not fixed in place, or suspended in a fluid or air.

ruОписывает что-то плавучее, не закреплённое на месте или подвешенное в жидкости или воздухе.esDescribe algo que flota, que no está fijo en un lugar o que está suspendido en un líquido o en el aire.frDécrit quelque chose qui flotte, qui n'est pas fixé à un endroit ou qui est suspendu dans un liquide ou dans l'air.deBezeichnet etwas, das auf einer Flüssigkeit oder in der Luft schwebt, nicht fest verankert oder an einem festen Ort befestigt ist; auch etwas, das frei beweglich oder nicht festgelegt ist.ptDescreve algo que flutua, que não está fixo no lugar ou que está suspenso em um líquido ou no ar.zh形容漂浮在液体或空气中的、未固定位置的物体。arيصف شيئًا طافيًا على سطح سائل أو معلقًا في الهواء أو غير مثبّت في مكانه. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدين أو السعر أو الفكرة غير الثابتة أو القابلة للتغير.

1. Buoyant or suspended in liquid B1 formal

   Borne up by or suspended in a liquid, not sinking.

   • The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.
   • A piece of wood was floating in the water.
   • The boat remained floating after the storm.

   ruПлавающийesflotantefrFlottant, qui flottedeSchwebendptFlutuantezh漂浮的arطافٍ

   Sinónimos: adriftafloatbuoyantdriftingsuspended

   Antónimos: sinkingsubmergedsunken

2. Not fixed or settled B2 formal

   Continually changing, especially from one place, job, or situation to another.

   • He led a floating existence, moving from city to city.
   • The company has a floating workforce of temporary employees.
   • She had a floating career, never staying in one job for long.

   ruНепостоянныйesflotante (figurado)frflottant (sens figuré)deUnbeständigptInconstantezh不固定的arمتغيّر غير مستقر

   Sinónimos: changeabledriftingfluctuatingitinerantrovingtransientunsettledvariable

   Antónimos: fixedpermanentsettledstable

3. Movable or free to move B2 formal

   Inclined to move or be moved about; not anchored or fixed.

   • The floating bridge adjusts with the tide.
   • Floating shelves can be repositioned easily.
   • The dock is floating on the water.

   ruПодвижный или свободно перемещающийсяesflotantefrflottant, qui flottedeBeweglich oder frei beweglichptMóvel ou livre para se moverzh可移动的或自由移动的arقابل للحركة أو الانتقال بحرية

   Sinónimos: adriftafloatdriftingloosemobilemovableunattachedunfixedunsecured

   Antónimos: fixedimmobilesettledstationary

4. Anatomically movable or displaced C1 formal medical

   Of a part of the body, not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position.

   • He was diagnosed with a floating kidney.
   • The surgeon repaired a floating rib.
   • A floating bone fragment was causing pain.

   ruПодвижныйesflotante (anatomía)frflottant (anatomie)deBeweglichptMóvel ou deslocadozh游走性的arمُتَحَرِّك

   Sinónimos: detachedfreeloosemobilemovableunattachedwandering

   Antónimos: attachedfixed

5. Politically uncommitted C1 formal political

   Not definitely committed to a party or policy; independent or undecided.

   • The candidate appealed to floating voters in the debate.
   • Floating opinions can shift the outcome of an election.
   • The party is trying to win over the floating electorate.

   ruНеопределившийсяespolíticamente no comprometidofrnon engagé politiquementdeUnentschlossenptSem compromisso políticozh未决定者arغير منحاز

   Sinónimos: independentneutralnonpartisanunattacheduncommittedundecidedvacillatingwavering

   Antónimos: affiliatedalignedattachedcommittedloyal

• more floating comparative form
• most floating superlative form

incontable

A noun referring to the act or state of being buoyant or suspended on the surface of a liquid, typically water.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или состояние нахождения на плаву или подвешенным на поверхности жидкости, обычно воды.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el estado de mantenerse en la superficie de un líquido, generalmente agua, o de permanecer suspendido en el aire o en un fluido sin hundirse ni caer.frNom désignant l'action ou l'état de rester à la surface d'un liquide, généralement de l'eau, ou d'être suspendu sans couler; peut aussi évoquer le fait de dériver ou de flotter.deSubstantiv, das das Schwimmen oder Treiben auf der Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit, meist Wasser, oder das Schweben in der Luft bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o estado de estar flutuando na superfície de um líquido, geralmente água, ou de permanecer suspenso, pairando no ar ou em um fluido. Também pode se referir à flutuação de valores, como em finanças, ou à ideia de algo incerto ou não fixo.zh名词，指漂浮、悬浮于液体（通常是水）表面或其中的动作或状态，也指漂浮物或浮体。arاسم يدل على فعل أو حالة الطفو أو البقاء على سطح سائل كالماء، أو التحليق والاستقرار معلقًا في الهواء أو السائل دون غرق أو هبوط.

1. Act of floating B1 formal

   The action or state of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   • Floating in the sea is very relaxing.
   • The child enjoyed floating on his back in the pool.
   • Floating on a calm lake can be a meditative experience.

   ruПлаваниеesflotaciónfrflottementdeSchwimmenptflutuaçãozh漂浮arالطفو

   Sinónimos: floatationflotation

   Antónimos: immersionsinkingsubmersion

• floatings plural form
• floatings' possessive plural form
• floating's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of remaining on the surface of a liquid or moving gently through air, or to suggest an idea for consideration.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия оставаться на поверхности жидкости или мягко двигаться в воздухе, или предлагать идею для рассмотрения.esVerbo que significa permanecer o moverse suavemente en la superficie de un líquido o en el aire, o presentar una idea o propuesta para que sea considerada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rester à la surface d'un liquide ou de se déplacer doucement dans l'air, ou de proposer une idée pour examen.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, auf der Oberfläche einer Flüssigkeit zu bleiben oder sich sanft in der Luft zu bewegen, oder eine Idee zur Prüfung vorzuschlagen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de permanecer na superfície de um líquido ou mover-se suavemente no ar, ou ainda sugerir uma ideia para ser considerada.zh动词，表示停留在液体表面、轻轻飘浮在空中，或提出想法以供考虑。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على البقاء على سطح سائل أو التحليق والتحرك بلطف في الهواء، أو طرح فكرة للمناقشة.

1. Stay on surface A2 formal

   To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   • The boat floated gently on the calm lake.
   • Wood floats on water because it is less dense.
   • She floated on her back in the swimming pool.

   ruПлавать на поверхностиesFlotarfrFlotter, rester à la surfacedeAuf der Oberfläche schwimmenptFlutuar na superfíciezh漂浮arالطفو على السطح

   Sinónimos: buoydriftglidehoverride

   Antónimos: sinksubmerge

2. Drift in air A2 formal

   To move slowly through the air or space.

   • Leaves floated down from the trees.
   • The balloon floated high above the city.
   • Clouds floated across the sky.

   ruПаритьesFlotar en el airefrFlotter dans l'airdeSchwebenptPairarzh飘浮arالتحليق في الهواء

   Sinónimos: driftglidehanghoverlevitate

   Antónimos: dropfallplungesink

3. Move aimlessly B1 informal

   To move in a slow, relaxed, or aimless way.

   • He floated through the party, chatting with everyone.
   • She floated from one job to another without a clear plan.
   • The music floated through the open window.

   ruБесцельно двигатьсяesmoverse a la derivafrFlotter / Errer sans butdeZiellos umherziehenptMover-se sem rumozh漫无目的地移动arالتحرك بلا هدف

   Sinónimos: ambledriftglidemeanderroamstraywaftwander

   Antónimos: divehurryplungesettlesink

4. Financial concept C1 formal business

   To allow a currency's value to change freely according to market forces.

   • The country decided to float its currency.
   • Floating exchange rates can be volatile.
   • The central bank allowed the dollar to float.

   ruПлавающий курсesflotar (divisa)frflottement (d'une monnaie)deFlexibler WechselkursptCâmbio flutuantezh浮动汇率arتعويم العملة

   Antónimos: fixpeg

• floated past participle
• floated past simple
• floating present participle
• floats third person singular