Meaning of the word "float around" in English

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float around

US /floʊt əˈraʊnd/

UK /floʊt əˈraʊnd/

to be present in a place or area, often without a specific purpose or direction

Example:

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There are rumors floating around about a new policy.

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I saw him floating around the office all day, not doing much work.

Synonym:

circulate drift linger roam wander

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