Pronunciation: /floʊt ən ˈaɪˌdiə/
noun a thought or concept proposed for consideration
A1 I don't know if I should float an idea at the meeting.
A2 She decided to float an idea for a new project during the brainstorming session.
B1 It's always good to float an idea before making any major decisions.
B2 The team leader floated an idea for restructuring the department.
C1 He was hesitant to float an idea without fully researching its feasibility.
C2 The CEO floated an idea for a merger that could potentially transform the company.
verb to suggest or propose an idea for consideration
A1 I floated the idea of having a picnic in the park.
A2 She floated the idea of starting a book club with her friends.
B1 The manager floated the idea of implementing a new work schedule.
B2 The team leader floated the idea of a team-building retreat.
C1 The CEO floated the idea of a merger with a rival company.
C2 The politician floated the idea of a new policy to address climate change.
formal During the meeting, I decided to float an idea for a new marketing strategy.
informal Hey, do you mind if I float an idea for our next project?
slang I'm thinking of floating an idea for a fun team-building activity.
figurative Sometimes it's good to float an idea out there and see how people react.
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