reciprocation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие, заключающееся в ответе на действие или жест соответствующим действием, часто подразумевающее взаимный обмен или попеременное движение.

A noun referring to the act of responding to an action or gesture with a corresponding one, often involving mutual exchange or alternating movement.

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1. Mutual exchangeB2formal

   The act of giving or doing something in return for something received.

   Взаимный обмен

   • Their relationship was built on reciprocation of kindness.
   • He expected reciprocation for his generous gift.
   • Reciprocation of favors is common in close friendships.

   Синонимыexchangegive-and-takeinterchangereciprocityrequitalresponsereturn

2. Alternating motionC1formaltechnical

   A back-and-forth movement, like a pendulum or piston.

   Возвратно-поступательное движение

   • The engine's reciprocation drives the wheels.
   • The reciprocation of the saw blade was smooth and steady.
   • Mechanical reciprocation is essential in many machines.

   Синонимыalternationoscillationrockingswinging

3. Interactive exchangeB2formal

   The process of mutual interaction or exchanging information.

   Взаимный обмен

   • Effective communication requires reciprocation of ideas.
   • The debate involved a lively reciprocation of arguments.
   • Social media encourages the reciprocation of comments and likes.

   Синонимыexchangegive-and-takeinteractioninterchangereciprocity