coasting

verb

Meaning

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
To sail along a coast.
To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
To conduct along a coast or river bank.
The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.
The act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance.

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