float at
The phrase "float at" is commonly used in financial contexts, particularly during the initial offering of shares in the stock market.
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Definition
C1Finance
(technical)To set an initial price for shares or securities when they are first offered on the stock market.
Example
- The company's shares were floated at $10 each during the IPO.
B2General
(informal)To arrive or appear without warning but not abruptly.
Example
- New ideas often float at unexpected moments.
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