C1verbsciencework
US/ˈroʊ.teɪt/
UK/ˈrəʊ.teɪt/
to turn in a circle around a central point; also to take turns or change in a regular order
In context
The Earth rotates on its axis once every twenty-four hours.
The nurses rotate between day and night shifts every two weeks.
Farmers rotate their crops so that the soil stays healthy.
Words that go with rotate
verb + preposition
- rotate aroundThe blades rotate around a central shaft.
- rotate on its axisA planet that rotates on its axis slowly has very long days.
- rotate betweenTeam leaders rotate between the three offices.
verb + adverb
- rotate clockwiseRotate the handle clockwise to open the valve.
- rotate slowlyThe restaurant at the top of the tower rotates slowly.
verb + noun
- rotate cropsRotating crops helps farmers avoid pests and diseases.
- rotate the imageYou can rotate the image by dragging the corner.