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Definition coast in British English

coast verb

[intransitive] verb
/kəʊst/
1

to achieve success very easily or with very little effort

Example

Scotland coasted to a 31-12 win over Argentina.

2

to continue to move in a car or on a bicycle after you have switched off the engine or have stopped pedalling with your legs

3

to carry on at the same level without making a significant effort to improve

Example

Schools classified as coasting will be asked to come up with a credible plan for improvement for consideration by the government's eight regional schools commissioners.

Definition coast in British English