Meaning of the word "keep afloat" in English

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keep afloat

US /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
UK /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
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Idiom

1.

to have just enough money to pay what you owe or to stay in business

Example:
The government provided a loan to help the struggling company keep afloat.
His part-time job barely helps him keep afloat.
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