Oscillating Meaning in English

word · lemma: oscillate

US

ˈɑsəˌɫeɪtɪŋ

AH-suh-lay-ting

UK

ˈɒsɪlˌeɪtɪŋ

OS-i-lay-ting

التعريف

Moving back and forth or up and down in a regular rhythm, like a fan or a pendulum.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used in technical or scientific contexts (physics, engineering), but also for everyday items like 'oscillating fan.' Implies a smooth, repetitive movement. Do not confuse with 'vibrating,' which is faster and less smooth.

• Spanish: oscilante
• Portuguese (BR): oscilando
• Portuguese (PT): oscilando
• Chinese (Simplified): 摆动的 - 振荡的
• Chinese (Traditional): 擺動的 - 振盪的
• Hindi: दोलनशील
• Arabic: متأرجح
• Bengali: দুলছে - দোলা খাচ্ছে
• Russian: колеблющийся
• Japanese: 振動する - 揺れる
• Vietnamese: dao động
• Korean: 진동하는 - 흔들리는
• Turkish: sallanıp duran - salınan
• Urdu: جھولتا ہوا - ہلتا ہوا
• Indonesian: berayun - berosilasi

جمل نموذجية

The oscillating fan keeps the room cool.

basic

The pendulum has an oscillating movement.

basic

This machine makes an oscillating sound.

basic

I love falling asleep with an oscillating fan blowing gently on me.

natural

The car's oscillating headlights made me feel dizzy.

natural

The scientist observed the oscillating pattern on the screen.

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