oscillate

• Verbo que denota el movimiento de ir y venir o balancearse de un lado a otro con regularidad, o bien la fluctuación entre dos estados, opiniones o extremos.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or swinging back and forth at a regular speed, or varying between two states, opinions, or extremes.

1. Move back and forthB2formalscientific

   To move or swing repeatedly from side to side or between two positions.

   Oscilar (moverse de un lado a otro)

   • The pendulum oscillates with a regular rhythm.
   • The needle on the gauge oscillated wildly.
   • The fan oscillates to distribute air evenly.

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2. Fluctuate or varyC1formal

   To vary between two extremes or opinions.

   oscilar, fluctuar

   • His mood oscillates between joy and sadness.
   • The stock market oscillated throughout the day.
   • Public opinion oscillates on this controversial issue.

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