rotation

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de girar em torno de um ponto central ou eixo, bem como uma sequência regular de eventos ou tarefas que se alternam.

A noun referring to the action or process of turning around a central point or axis, or the regular sequence of events or tasks.

1. Circular movementB1formal

   The action of moving around a central point or axis.

   Rotação

   • The Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours.
   • The rotation of the wheel powers the machine.
   • The dancer performed a perfect rotation on stage.

   Sinônimosgyrationorbitrevolutionspinspinningturnwhirl

2. Sequence or cycleB2formal

   A regular sequence of events or tasks that are repeated in a fixed order.

   Rodízio

   • The employees follow a job rotation schedule every six months.
   • Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility.
   • The team uses a rotation system for night shifts.

   Sinônimoscycleroundsequencesuccession

3. Sports termB2informal

   A sequence of players taking turns in a game or position.

   Rodízio

   • The coach changed the rotation in the second half.
   • The team's rotation includes three main pitchers.
   • A good rotation keeps all players fresh and engaged.

   Sinônimoscycleordersequencesuccession