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   oscillate

   /ˈɒsɪleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm: "the grain pan near the front of the combine oscillates back and forth" Similar swingswayswing from side to sideswing back and forthswing backwards and forwardsswing to and frovibrateinformal:wigwag
   • ▪ vary or fluctuate between two states, limits, opinions, etc.: "he was oscillating between fear and bravery" Similar waverswingfluctuatealternatesee-sawveeryo-yoswaygo from one extreme to the othervaryvacillateteeterhoverinformal:wobbleblow hot and cold
   • 2. vary in magnitude or position in a regular manner about a central point.
   • ▪ (of a circuit or device) cause the electric current or voltage running through it to vary in magnitude or position in a regular manner about a central point.

   Word Origin early 18th century: from Latin oscillat- ‘swung’, from the verb oscillare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. oscillatory adjective

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   The meaning of OSCILLATE is to swing backward and forward like a pendulum. How to use oscillate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oscillate.

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   Oscillate definition: to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does.. See examples of OSCILLATE used in a sentence.

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   On a hot day, you’ll be happy to have a fan that can oscillate, meaning it moves back and forth in a steady motion.

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   OSCILLATE meaning: 1. to move repeatedly from one position to another: 2. If you oscillate between feelings or…. Learn more.

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   3 meanings: 1. to move or swing from side to side regularly 2. to waver between opinions, courses of action, etc 3. physics to.... Click for more definitions.

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   Definition of oscillate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.