rotate

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия вращения вокруг центральной точки или оси, или чередования по порядку.esVerbo que indica girar alrededor de un punto central o eje, o alternar algo en un orden cíclico o secuencial.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire tourner autour d'un point central ou d'un axe, ou de faire alterner dans un ordre.deVerb, das die Drehung um einen Mittelpunkt oder eine Achse bezeichnet oder das abwechselnde Aufeinanderfolgen in einer Reihenfolge.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de girar em torno de um ponto ou eixo central, ou de alternar em uma ordem sequencial.zh表示围绕中心点或轴转动的动作，或按顺序轮流、交替。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إدارة شيء حول مركز أو محور، أو التناوب بترتيب معين.

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.

   ruВращатьсяesGirar alrededor de un ejefrtourner autour d'un axedeSich um eine Achse drehenptGirar em torno de um eixozh旋转arيدور حول محور

   Sinônimos: 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.

   ruЧередоватьesturnarsefrTourner à tour de rôledeAbwechselnptRevezarzh轮流arالتناوب

   Sinônimos: alternatecyclerelievespellswapswitchtake turns

   Antônimos: 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.

   ruМенять положениеesRotar (cambiar de posición)frFaire tournerdePosition wechselnptMudar de posiçãozh改变位置arتغيير الموضع

   Sinônimos: gyratepivotrevolvespinswivelturntwirlwheelwhirl

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