0 past simple and past participle of float
2 to (cause to) move easily through, or along the surface of a liquid, or to (cause to) move easily through air:
3 to suggest a plan or an idea to be considered:
4 to allow the value of a country's money to change according to the value of other countries' money:
5 to start selling shares in a business or company for the first time
We lashed together anything that would float to make a raft.
The body hit the water, floated for a few seconds, and then sank to the bottom of the river.
In science we learned about density, and why oil floats on water.
In the pool, several ladies were floating on their backs, like starfish, with their arms and legs stretched out.
"My rubber duck won't float any more!" "Oh dear - it's all full of water, that's why."
He floated through his exams with no problems whatsoever.