Meaning of oscillate in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑsəˌleɪt/

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  1. Verb

    oscillate

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. be undecided about something

    Examples

    • « waver between conflicting positions or courses of action »
    • « He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. move or swing from side to side regularly

    Examples

    • « the needle on the meter was oscillating »

    Derived terms

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