Definition of rotate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having the parts flat and spreading or radiating like the spokes of a wheel
rotate blue flowers
rotate
verbrotated; rotating
Definition of rotate (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to perform an act, function, or operation in turn
b : to pass or alternate in a series
2 : to turn about an axis or a center : revolve especially : to move in such a way that all particles follow circles with a common angular velocity about a common axis
1a : to cause to turn or move about an axis or a center
b : to cause (a plane region or line) to sweep out a volume or surface by moving around an axis so that each of its points remains at a constant distance from the axis
generate a torus by rotating a circle about an external line
2 : to cause to grow in rotation rotate crops
3 : to cause to pass or act in a series : alternate
4 : to exchange (individuals or units) with others
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The first known use of rotate was in 1757
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