tilt

[tɪlt]

tilt Definition

• 1. move or cause to move into a sloping position.
• 2. a sloping position or movement.
• 3. a biased view or perspective.

Using tilt: Examples

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

• Example

  The tower was tilting dangerously.

• Example

  She tilted her head to one side.

• Example

  He tilted the painting slightly to the left.

• Example

  The article had a political tilt.

tilt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tilt

• lean
• tip
• incline
• angle
• slant

Antonyms for tilt

• level
• straighten

Phrases with tilt

• at full tilt

  at maximum speed or force

  Example

  The car was going at full tilt down the highway.

• tilt at windmills

  to attack imaginary enemies or fight unwinnable or futile battles

  Example

  He's always tilting at windmills, trying to change things that can't be changed.

• tilt table

  a medical device used to test for orthostatic hypotension and syncope

  Example

  The doctor ordered a tilt table test to diagnose the patient's fainting spells.

Origins of tilt

from Old English 'tyltan', meaning 'to lean over'

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Summary: tilt in Brief

The verb 'tilt' [tɪlt] means to move or cause to move into a sloping position. It can also refer to a biased view or perspective. Examples include 'The tower was tilting dangerously' and 'The article had a political tilt.' Phrases like 'at full tilt' denote maximum speed or force, while 'tilt at windmills' describes fighting unwinnable battles.