Tilting Meaning in English
word · lemma: tilt
ˈtɪɫtɪŋ
TIL-ting
tˈɪltɪŋ
TIL-ting
Definition
The act of moving something so it is not straight or upright, but slanted to one side; or the process of changing an angle.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical movement (like tilting a chair or head), and also in technical contexts. As a noun, usually heard in phrases like 'tilting at windmills' (fighting imaginary enemies). Do not confuse with 'turning' (rotating) or 'leaning' (resting at an angle without moving).
Spanish: inclinar - inclinaciónPortuguese (BR): inclinar - inclinaçãoPortuguese (PT): inclinar - inclinaçãoChinese (Simplified): 倾斜Chinese (Traditional): 傾斜Hindi: झुकाना - झुकावArabic: إمالةBengali: হেলে পড়া - কাত হওয়াRussian: наклон - наклонениеJapanese: 傾けること - 傾斜Vietnamese: nghiêng - làm nghiêngKorean: 기울이기 - 기울어짐Turkish: eğilme - yatmaUrdu: جھکانا - کج کرناIndonesian: miring - memiringkan
Example Sentences
The table is tilting to one side.
basic
He is tilting his head to listen better.
basic
The picture on the wall is tilting.
basic
My chair keeps tilting back when I sit down.
natural
She was tilting her phone to get a better view of the screen.
natural
Sometimes tilting the glass helps the drink pour more smoothly.
natural