"rotate" as verb
1 - To spin, turn, or revolve.
2 - To advance through a sequence; to take turns.
3 - (of aircraft) To lift the nose, just prior to takeoff.
"rotate" as adjective
1 - Having the parts spreading out like a wheel; wheel-shaped.
rotate
/ɹəʊˈteɪt/
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Definition
Rotate means to make something turn around a fixed point. This can be a physical object, like a wheel, or an idea, like a concept or a plan. When you rotate something, it spins or revolves, often in a circular motion.
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Brainstorm rotate
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Synonyms
1 - turn
2 - revolve
3 - spin
4 - cycle
5 - turn over
6 - pivot
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Antonyms
1 - static
2 - fixed
3 - stationary
4 - unchanging
5 - unmoved
6 - rigid
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Examples in Context
1 - The party got livelier when the mirror ball started to rotate and shine.
1 - La fiesta se animó cuando la bola de espejos comenzó a girar y brillar.
2 - He described how to rotate the objectives while looking through the microscope stage.
2 - Él describió cómo girar los objetivos mientras miraba a través de la plataforma de microscopio.
3 - The radius of gyration determines how easily an object can rotate .
3 - El radio de giro determina con qué facilidad un objeto puede rotar .
4 - The mechanic advised me to rotate the spare tyre with the others regularly.
4 - El mecánico me aconsejó rotar la rueda de recambio con las otras regularmente.
5 - We rotate the tires every year to keep the car in trim.
5 - Rotamos las llantas cada año para mantener el coche en forma.
6 - Farmers often rotate their crops based on the type of seed used.
6 - Los agricultores a menudo rotan sus cultivos según el tipo de semilla utilizada.
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On And On Spinning GIF by VisualTimmy Illustration
art rotate GIF by Waywardteacup
Comedy Rotate GIF by Black Roses Playing Cards
Bepizman Rotate Phone GIF
Hand Wtf GIF by Justin Gammon
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