Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oscillate
verb
/ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/
Definition
to move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.
Examples
- The pendulum began to oscillate after it was pushed.
- Her emotions started to oscillate between happiness and sadness.
- Scientists observed how the sound waves oscillate through the air.
Meaning
Oscillate refers to the action of moving in a repetitive manner between two points or positions.
Synonyms
- sway
- waver
- vibrate
- undulate
- fluctuate
