rotate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire tourner autour d'un point central ou d'un axe, ou de faire alterner dans un ordre.

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

1. Turn around an axisB1formal

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

   tourner autour d'un axe

   • 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.

   Synonymesgyratepivotrevolvespinswivelturntwirlwhirl

2. Take turnsB1formal

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

   Tourner à tour de rôle

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternatecyclerelievespellswapswitchtake turns

   Antonymesremainstagnatestandstay

3. Change positionB2informal

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

   Faire tourner

   • 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.

   Synonymesgyratepivotrevolvespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl