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Oscillate Definition & Meaning

oscillate
verb
  1. be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
  2. move or swing from side to side regularly; "the needle on the meter was oscillating"

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Frequently asked questions

What does oscillate mean?
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement" move or swing from side to side regularly; "the needle on the meter was oscillating"
What part of speech is oscillate?
Oscillate is a verb.
How many definitions does oscillate have?
Oscillate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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