float by

UK
/fləʊt baɪ/
US
/floʊt baɪ/

Traduzioni

float byverb
floated by
Past Simple
floated by
Past Participle
floating by
Gerund
UK
/fləʊt baɪ/
US
/floʊt baɪ/
passer en flottant
The boat floated by the dock as the passengers waved to those on shore.
Le bateau est passé en flottant près du quai tandis que les passagers faisaient signe aux gens sur la rive.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
se laisser porterSens figuré, familier.

Definizioni

float byverb
To pass or move past someone or something in a smooth, effortless manner.
The boat floated by the dock as the passengers waved to those on shore.
To manage to get through a situation with minimal effort or involvement.
He tends to float by in his classes, doing just enough to pass.