Vibrate Meaning in English
word
ˈvaɪbɹeɪt
VAI-brayt
vaɪbɹˈeɪt
vai-BRAYT
Definition
To move quickly back and forth or up and down with small, fast movements, often producing a shaking or buzzing feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for phones, machines, or things making a buzzing sound. Common collocation: 'set to vibrate' for phones. 'Vibrate' describes physical motion; 'shake' is similar but usually refers to bigger, less rapid movement.
Spanish: vibrarPortuguese (BR): vibrarPortuguese (PT): vibrarChinese (Simplified): 振动Chinese (Traditional): 振動Hindi: कंपित होनाArabic: يهتزBengali: কাঁপা - কম্পিত হওয়াRussian: вибрироватьJapanese: 振動するVietnamese: rung - dao độngKorean: 진동하다Turkish: titreşim yapmakUrdu: کمپناIndonesian: bergetar
Example Sentences
Please set your phone to vibrate during the meeting.
basic
The washing machine started to vibrate loudly.
basic
My chair would vibrate when the truck passed by.
basic
My phone started to vibrate in my pocket, but I ignored it.
natural
You could feel the music vibrate through the floor.
natural
If you get too close to the speakers, your whole body will vibrate.
natural