rotate

[ˈrəʊteɪt]

rotate Definition

  • 1to turn or cause something to turn around an axis or a center point
  • 2to take turns in a sequence or order

Using rotate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rotate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

  • Example

    He rotated the knob to adjust the volume.

  • Example

    The staff rotates shifts every week.

  • Example

    The tires need to be rotated every 5000 miles.

rotate Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using rotate

  • rotate in one's grave

    to be extremely upset or angry about something that is happening after one's death

    Example

    If he knew what they did to his company, he would be rotating in his grave.

  • to leave a position or job after a certain period of time and not be replaced by someone else

    Example

    After serving two terms, the senator will rotate off the committee.

  • rotate the strike

    in cricket, to take turns with one's partner in running between the wickets to score runs

    Example

    The batsmen were rotating the strike well, keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

Phrases with rotate

  • to move or turn around a central point or axis

    Example

    The planets rotate around the sun.

  • to leave a position or job after a certain period of time and be replaced by someone else

    Example

    The employees rotate out of their positions every six months.

  • to take turns or alternate between two or more things or people

    Example

    The students rotate between different stations during the science experiment.

Origins of rotate

from Latin 'rotare', meaning 'to turn around'

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Summary: rotate in Brief

To 'rotate' [ˈrəʊteɪt] means to turn or cause something to turn around an axis or center point, as in 'He rotated the knob to adjust the volume.' It can also refer to taking turns in a sequence or order, such as 'The staff rotates shifts every week.' 'Rotate' extends into phrases like 'rotate around,' and idioms like 'rotate off,' denoting leaving a position or job after a certain period of time. In cricket, 'rotate the strike' means to take turns with one's partner in running between the wickets to score runs.

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