Collocations for afloat - adj.
1. floating on water
VERBS
be
keep, remain, stay
set sth
The children set their new boat afloat on the lake.
keep, remain, stay
set sth
The children set their new boat afloat on the lake.
keep sth
They were struggling to keep the vessel afloat.
They were struggling to keep the vessel afloat.
2. able to survive financially
VERBS
keep,
stay
He is struggling to keep afloat after a series of emotional and health problems.
He is struggling to keep afloat after a series of emotional and health problems.
keep sth
They had to sell their assets to keep the business afloat.
They had to sell their assets to keep the business afloat.