To move or cause to move around a central point. This is like spinning a wheel or a circle.
The wheels rotate when the car moves.
Turn the knob to rotate the camera.
To change jobs or tasks in order, so each person takes a turn. This means taking turns in a fixed cycle.
People rotate jobs in the team every week.
The guards rotate shifts every night.
To plant different types of crops in the same area in a planned order over time. This helps soil stay good for plants.
Farmers rotate crops to keep the soil healthy.
They rotate wheat and corn every year on that land.
In machines, parts move by turning around an axis. This movement is called rotation and helps the machine work.
The engine parts rotate smoothly inside the machine.
Gears rotate to transfer power in the device.
To change or move duties between people or groups so everyone shares the work or opportunity equally.
We rotate team leaders every month for fairness.
The staff rotate tasks to learn new skills.
To turn images or videos so they appear in a different position or direction on a screen.
You can rotate photos on your phone app.
The video rotated 90 degrees to show sideways.
