Meaning & Definition of word "Rotated"

Rotated

/rəʊˈteɪtɪd/

1. to turn or move something around an axis or center point.
- Example: She rotated the dial to set the time on the clock.
2. to change the position or direction of something by turning it.
- Example: The team rotated the players to give everyone a chance to play.
3. to arrange or move in a circular or cyclical manner.
- Example: The earth rotated on its axis, giving us day and night.
4. to alternate or change regularly.
- Example: The manager rotated the schedule so that different employees could take weekends off.

From Latin 'rotatus', past participle of 'rotare' meaning 'to turn'.

rotate in/out:

to alternate or switch between positions or roles.

rotate the tires:

to change the placement of tires on a vehicle for even wear.

rotate:

to turn around an axis or center.

rotation:

the action of rotating or the state of being rotated.

Meaning: to be confused or disoriented

Example Sentence: After being up all night, I felt totally rotated.

Meaning: to change partners or groups frequently

Example Sentence: At the dance, everyone was rotated throughout the night.