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Meaning of coasting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

coasting

verb

Definitions

  1. To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.

    Example: When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.

  2. To sail along a coast.

  3. To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

  4. To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.

  2. The act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance.