rotate
Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪt]
Word
Context: “movement”
(verb) to turn something around a central point. Imagine spinning a toy top or turning a steering wheel. When you rotate, you make something move in a circle.
Example
The children rotated the globe to see different countries.
Example
The wheel didn't rotate because it was stuck.
Example
Can you rotate the chair to face the other way?
Context: “time management”
(verb) to take turns doing different tasks or activities. For example, in games, you might rotate who gets to play next.
Example
We will rotate the roles in the group every week so everyone gets a chance.
Example
We didn’t rotate the jobs, so only one person did all the work.
Example
When will we rotate the duties among the team members?
Context: “mechanical operation”
(verb) to change the position of a part of a machine or device by turning it. Like when you rotate a knob to change the volume on a radio.
Example
She rotated the knob to increase the temperature.
Example
He forgot to rotate the lever, and the machine wouldn't start.
Example
Did you rotate the switch to turn on the light?
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