Coasting Meaning in English
word · lemma: coast
Definition
Moving without using power, such as when a vehicle moves with the engine off or in neutral. It can also mean doing something with minimal effort, especially work or studies.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used both for vehicles (especially bicycles, cars) and in a figurative sense for doing minimal effort at work ('He's just coasting'). In the figurative sense, often negative—suggests someone is not trying hard. 'Coasting' does not mean being on the coast (seaside).
Example Sentences
The bike was coasting down the hill.
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After turning off the engine, the car kept coasting for a while.
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He’s just coasting at his job these days.
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I stopped pedaling and just enjoyed coasting for a bit.
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Honestly, she’s been coasting through her classes this semester.
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Everything was going well, and I felt like I was just coasting through life.
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