coast

As a noun, it describes the physical boundary where land meets sea. It carries an airy, expansive, and often leisure-oriented connotation, evoking images of horizons and travel. As a verb, it focuses on the absence of effort. There is a strong sense of utilizing existing momentum rather than active power. This can be literal (physics/motion) or metaphorical (career/competition). In a social context, 'coasting' often carries a slightly negative nuance of complacency or laziness—doing just enough to get by because the hard work has already been done.