keep afloat
US /kiːp əˈfloʊt/
UK /kiːp əˈfloʊt/

1.
tetap bertahan, bertahan hidup
to have just enough money to pay what you owe or to stay in business
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The government provided a loan to help the struggling company keep afloat.
Pemerintah memberikan pinjaman untuk membantu perusahaan yang kesulitan tetap bertahan.
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His part-time job barely helps him keep afloat.
Pekerjaan paruh waktunya nyaris tidak membantunya bertahan hidup.