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to oscillate
01
to move back and forth repeatedly between two points or positions
Intransitive
Examples
The pendulum swung back and forth, oscillating steadily over time.
The metronome on the piano oscillated, providing a steady beat for the musician to follow.
02
to move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions
Intransitive
Examples
Political views may oscillate from liberal to conservative as people experience different life stages.
Sarah found herself oscillating between supporting gun rights and stricter laws, unable to conclusively take one side in the heated debate.
03
(of an electric current) to vary in strength or direction in a consistent, repetitive cycle
Intransitive
Examples
The signal generator caused the current to oscillate between high and low voltages.
The electric field oscillates in both magnitude and direction as the wave travels through space.
Lexical Tree
oscillation
oscillator
oscillate
oscill
