Pronunciation

/ˈrəʊtəʃn/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act or process of rotating, turning around a central axis. 2. A sequence of people or things taking turns in a particular activity or position. 3. (Computers) The movement of data from one storage location to another in a circular manner. 4. (Mathematics) The act of changing the orientation of an object in a plane or space by a specified angle.
• Verb: To move or cause to move in a circular or rotatory motion. 2. To change positions or roles periodically.

Phrases

• “Rotate the wheel” means to turn the wheel in a circular motion.
• “Shift the rotation” refers to changing the order or sequence.
• “24-hour rotation” describes a system where tasks are done in a continuous cycle throughout the day.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The windmill’s rotation generated electricity for the nearby village.”
• Verb: “In the game, players take turns rotating the board.”
• As a verb phrase: “The employees work in a six-month rotation, alternating between office and field assignments.”

Synonyms

• Turn
• Spin
• Revolve
• Cycle
• Shift
• Change places
• Alternation
• Sequence

Antonyms

• Stand still
• Stay put
• Maintain position