nounπShareA float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel."The sailboat captain used the buoy to guide the boat into the harbor. "nauticaloceansailingenvironmentsignplacevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA life-buoy; a life preserver."The lifeguard threw the buoy to the struggling swimmer. "nauticalaidsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep afloat or aloft; used with up."The strong currents were buoying the raft up, keeping it from sinking. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo support or maintain at a high level.""The good news about the company's new project helped to buoy employee morale." "nauticalbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a buoy."to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel"nauticalsailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo maintain or enhance enthusiasm or confidence; to lift the spirits of."Buoyed by the huge success, they announced two other projects."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
