Rotate Definition & Meaning
rotate
- verb
- turn on or around an axis or a center; "The Earth revolves around the Sun"; "The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire"
- exchange on a regular basis; "We rotate the lead soprano every night"
- perform a job or duty on a rotating basis; "Interns have to rotate for a few months"
- cause to turn on an axis or center; "Rotate the handle"
- turn outward; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees"
- plant or grow in a fixed cyclic order of succession; "We rotate the crops so as to maximize the use of the soil"
"Rotate" in song lyrics
See how rotate is used in real songs:
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"I'm it, you late, it's not hard to rotate"
Armel — I'm It -
"We revolve and rotate"
Bavu Blakes — I -
"Its easy, accelerate and make those twenties rotate"
Black Rob f/ Cee-Lo — Lookin' at Us
Words that rhyme with rotate
Usage tips for "rotate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rotate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rotate to find words that pair well.