rotated

Describes something that has been turned around a central point or axis.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas, das um einen Mittelpunkt oder eine Achse gedreht wurde.

1. Turned around an axis B2 formal

   Having been turned or moved around a central point or axis.

   • The rotated image appeared upside down on the screen.
   • The rotated wheel caused the machine to malfunction.
   • The rotated handle made it easier to open the door.

   🇩🇪Gedreht

   Synonyme: revolvedturnedtwisted

2. Changed in sequence B2 formal

   Having been changed or replaced in a regular order or cycle.

   • The rotated schedule allowed each employee to work different shifts.
   • The rotated crops helped maintain soil fertility.
   • The rotated leadership gave everyone a chance to lead.

   🇩🇪Abwechselnd

   Synonyme: revolved

• more rotated comparative form
• most rotated superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of turning around a central point or axis, or to take turns in a sequence.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die Drehung um einen Mittelpunkt oder eine Achse bezeichnet oder das abwechselnde Aufeinanderfolgen in einer Reihenfolge.

1. Turn around an axis B1 formal

   To move or cause something to move in a circle around a central point or axis.

   • The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
   • Rotate the handle clockwise to open the valve.
   • The dancers rotated gracefully across the stage.

   🇩🇪Sich um eine Achse drehen

   Synonyme: gyratepivotrevolvespinswivelturntwirlwhirl

2. Take turns B1 formal

   To occur in a recurring sequence or to alternate roles or positions.

   • The staff rotate their shifts every week.
   • We rotate the crops in the field to maintain soil fertility.
   • The team members rotate the responsibility of leading the meeting.

   🇩🇪Abwechseln

   Synonyme: alternatecyclerelievespellswapswitchtake turns

   Antonyme: remainstagnatestandstay

3. Change position B2 informal

   To move something from one position to another in a cycle.

   • Rotate the tires on your car every 10,000 miles.
   • The museum rotates its exhibits every three months.
   • She rotated the furniture in the room to create a new layout.

   🇩🇪Position wechseln

   Synonyme: gyratepivotrevolvespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl

• rotated past participle
• rotated past simple
• rotating present participle
• rotates third person singular