rotating
word · lemma: rotate
Definition
Turning around a central point, or regularly changing between tasks or people in a group.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical movement (like a spinning fan) or for systems where people/tasks take turns (e.g., 'rotating shifts'). Common collocations: 'rotating chair', 'rotating schedule'. Not usually used as a verb; 'rotating' is the present participle/adjective form.
Spanish: girando - rotatorioPortuguese (BR): girando - rotativoPortuguese (PT): a girar - rotativoChinese (Simplified): 旋转的 - 轮换的Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉的 - 輪替的Hindi: घूमता हुआ - रोटेटिंगArabic: دَوَّار - متناوبBengali: ঘূর্ণায়মান - পালাক্রমে পরিবর্তিতRussian: вращающийся - сменяющийсяJapanese: 回転する - 交替制のVietnamese: xoay - luân phiênKorean: 회전하는 - 교대하는Turkish: dönen - dönüşümlüUrdu: گردش کرنے والا - باری باری کرنے والاIndonesian: berputar - bergilir
Example Sentences
We have a rotating responsibility for bringing snacks to the meeting.
natural
Try rotating your phone to get a better view of the video.
natural
The Earth is always rotating on its axis.
basic
The rotating fan keeps the room cool.
basic
She works on a rotating schedule each week.
basic
Our team uses a rotating leader so everyone gets a chance to guide.
natural