To Float

1. (intransitive) Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.
2. (transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.
3. (intransitive) To be capable of floating.
4. (intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
5. (intransitive) To drift or wander aimlessly.
6. (intransitive) To drift gently through the air.
7. (intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.
8. (intransitive, figuratively) To circulate.
9. (intransitive, colloquial) (of an idea or scheme) To be viable.
10. (transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.
11. (intransitive) To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
12. (intransitive, finance) (of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets as opposed to by rule.
13. (transitive, finance) To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
14. (transitive, colloquial) To extend a short-term loan to.
15. (transitive, finance) To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.
16. (transitive) To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.
17. (transitive) To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.
18. (transitive) To transport by float (vehicular trailer).
19. (poker) To perform a float.
20. (computing, transitive) To cause (an element within a document) to float above or beside others.