Coasted meaning : To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power. To sail along a coast. To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort. To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of. To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of. To conduct along a coast or river bank. To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.