afloat adj.
1 floating on water
VERBS be | remain, stay | set sth The children set their new boat afloat on the lake. | keep sth 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. | keep sth They had to sell their assets to keep the business afloat.
You can also check other dicts: afloat (English, 中文解释 ), wordnet sense, Collins Definition