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rotate

Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪt]

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Learn how to use rotate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce rotate

Pronunciation: [roʊˈteɪt]

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