flow
This term describes a seamless transition of movement, whether it be the physical displacement of a liquid or the abstract progression of time and ideas. It emphasizes a lack of obstruction, suggesting a natural, effortless trajectory that maintains a constant velocity. In psychological terms, the concept shifts from external movement to internal cognitive harmony. It describes a peak state of performance where the boundary between the actor and the action vanishes, leading to a distorted sense of time and a total immersion in the present task.
💬Casual Conversation
Hey, just checking in. Are you in the flow with those mockups?
I was until you pinged me. Now I'm just burnt out.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
cash flow
the movement of money in and out of a business
The company is struggling with negative cash flow.
traffic flow
the steady movement of vehicles on a road
The accident severely disrupted the traffic flow.
blood flow
the movement of blood through the body
Exercise helps increase blood flow to the brain.
workflow
the sequence of industrial or administrative processes
We need to optimize our workflow to meet the deadline.
steady flow
a continuous and unchanging stream
There was a steady flow of visitors to the museum.
Phrasal Verbs
flow out
to move from the inside to the outside
Water began to flow out of the cracked pipe.
flow into
to move into a specific area or container
The small creek flows into the larger river.