verbπShareTo glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power."When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station."vehicleenergyactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail along a coast."The sailboat was coasting along the California coast, enjoying the gentle breeze. "nauticalsailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort."After getting a good grade on the midterm, Sarah was just coasting through the rest of the semester, not studying much or doing her best work. "attitudeactionworkbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of."The car was coasting alongside the school bus, waiting for the children to disembark. "actiondirectionnauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sail by or near; to follow the coastline of."The sailboat was coasting along the California coastline, enjoying the sunset. "nauticalsailinggeographyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conduct along a coast or river bank."The boat was coasting along the riverbank, allowing us to see the wildlife. "nauticalsailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice."After reaching the top of the snowy hill, the children started coasting down on their sleds, laughing with joy. "sportweathervehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port."The old sailboat was designed primarily for coastal coasting, not long voyages across open ocean. "nauticalsailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance."The bicyclist enjoyed the coasting down the hill after pedaling so hard to get to the top. "vehicleactionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
