Meaning to go with the tide (5)
I believe the answer is:
drift
I believe this is a double definition.
'meaning' is the first definition.
(drift is a kind of meaning)
'go with the tide' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'to' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for drift that I've seen before include "Import" , "Float with current" , "General idea (of snow?)" , "aimless" , "Wander aimlessly" .)