pulsate

• Verbe désignant une action de dilatation et de contraction rythmiques, comme un battement de cœur ou un mouvement pulsatile. Il peut aussi évoquer une vibration ou une ondulation régulière et perceptible.

A verb used to indicate the act of expanding and contracting rhythmically, like a heartbeat or a throbbing motion.

1. Beat or throb rhythmicallyB2formal

   To expand and contract in a regular, rhythmic pattern, like a heartbeat.

   Battre ou palpiter rythmiquement

   • The music was so loud that the bass made the floor pulsate.
   • He could feel the blood pulsating in his temples after the run.
   • The dancer's movements seemed to pulsate with the rhythm of the drums.

   Synonymesbeatpalpitatepulsethrobthrumvibrate

2. Vibrate or quiverB2formal

   To move with a regular, alternating motion, often producing a visual or tactile effect.

   pulser

   • The neon sign pulsated with a soft, blue glow.
   • The light from the lighthouse pulsated across the dark water.
   • The engine pulsated gently as it idled.

   Synonymesbeatpalpitatepulsequiverthrobvibrate

3. Emit in short burstsC1formalscientific

   To produce or modulate something, such as electromagnetic waves or signals, in short, regular bursts.

   Émettre par impulsions

   • The radar system pulsates signals to detect objects at a distance.
   • The device pulsates a laser beam to measure distances accurately.
   • The transmitter pulsates data in rapid, short intervals.

   Synonymesbeatpulsethrob