German-English translations for schweben

float
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Freedom of research and teaching does not mean floating in a vacuum, but being involved in society and the world of employment. Freiheit von Forschung und Lehre heißt nicht, im luftleeren Raum zu schweben, sondern in eine Gesellschaft und Arbeitswelt eingebunden zu sein. So the challenge of Guantánamo, the problem posed by 245 suspects floating outwith the justice system, is not an issue for America alone. Die Herausforderung, die Guantánamo darstellt, das Problem, dass 245 Terrorverdächtige in einer Art rechtsfreiem Raum schweben, ist nicht nur eine Angelegenheit Amerikas. The boat floated on the water.
hover
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The hummingbird hovered by the plantThe strange man hovered outside the gentsThe visitor hovered at the door, seemingly unwilling to enter

glide
levitateThe magician levitated the woman.The guru claimed that he could levitate.
levitation
librate
soarThe pump prices soared into new heights as the strike continued.
swim
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swimming in self-pitya bare few bits of meat swimming in watery sauceFor exercise, we like to swim laps around the pool.