rotation

//roʊˈteɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
Visual representation of rotation

Noun

rotationSingular
rotationsPlural
1

The action of rotating around an axis or center point; circular movement.

The rotation of the Earth takes 24 hours.

2

A single complete turn around an axis or center point.

The Earth completes one rotation every 24 hours.

3

The practice of regularly changing the position, role, or crop in a systematic sequence.

Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility and reduce pest problems.

4

A scheduled period of duty or work that alternates with others in a sequence.

Nurses work in rotation to ensure 24-hour patient care.