rotate
ro
ˈroʊ
row
tate
ˌteɪt
teit
British pronunciation
/ˈrəʊˌteɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "rotate"in English

to rotate
01

to turn or move around a center

Intransitive
to rotate definition and meaning
example
Examples
The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night to occur.
02

to circulate items or responsibilities through a predetermined sequence

Transitive: to rotate a role or responsibility
example
Examples
The teacher encouraged students to rotate the role of class monitor weekly.
03

to move or rearrange items or individuals in a circular or revolving manner

Transitive: to rotate sth
example
Examples
The teacher asked the students to rotate their desks in a circle for a collaborative activity.
04

to grow different crops in succession on a specific piece of land

Transitive: to rotate crops
example
Examples
To maintain soil health, the farmer decided to rotate crops.
05

to make an object spin or revolve around a fixed point

Transitive: to rotate sth
example
Examples
To evenly cook the food, the chef instructed the apprentice to rotate the skewers on the grill.
06

to take turns or circulate among individuals in a specified sequence

Intransitive
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The duty of organizing office events rotates monthly.
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