Fluctuate

/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to rise and fall irregularly in number or amount

The stock market tends to fluctuate throughout the day based on trading activity.

to vary or change, especially from one state to another

Temperatures can fluctuate greatly between day and night in the desert.

to move or sway in a rising and falling pattern

The water level in the lake fluctuates with the seasons.

to change continuously; to be uncertain or variable

His opinion on the matter began to fluctuate as new information came to light.

to alternate or oscillate between different levels

The prices of goods can fluctuate due to market demand.

Late Latin fluctuat-, fluctuans, from Latin fluctuare to flow, from fluctus wave.

price fluctuate

To see prices change continuously in a market.

fluctuate wildly

To change dramatically or unpredictably.

fluctuate between extremes

To switch back and forth between two opposite states.

oscillate

To move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.

vary

To change or alter, especially in form or nature.

vacillate

To waver between different opinions or actions.

Ride the wave

When prices fluctuate, just ride the wave and wait for the right moment to invest.

Go with the flow

The market fluctuates a lot, so just go with the flow and adapt your strategy.