Meaning ofafloatin English

Adverb

1. financially stable; able to pay expenses
   The company has been afloat despite the economic downturn.
2. in circulation; widely available
   The new currency has been afloat in the market for months.
3. at sea; on a vessel
   The sailors kept the boat afloat during the storm.
4. on a vessel at sea (or other water)
   After the shipwreck, the survivors managed to stay afloat on the debris.
5. making progress independently; thriving
   The entrepreneur's business has been afloat with minimal investment.
6. in a state of floating (on water, etc.)
   The life jacket helped the child stay afloat in the swimming pool.