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rotations

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹoʊˈteɪʃənz// UK //ɹəʊtˈeɪʃənz// ro·ta·tions

n. the act of turning in a circle around a center point. It also describes a system where people or things take turns doing different jobs or being in different places.

n. the action of turning around an axis or center; also refers to a systematic, recurring sequence of changes in personnel or items. Often used in technical contexts to describe mechanical movement or in professional contexts for shift patterns.


SIMPLE

The earth completes its rotations every twenty-four hours.

CONTEXTUAL

Medical interns must complete several rotations in different hospital departments to gain a wide range of experience.

COMPLEX

The crop management strategy involves complex rotations of legumes and grains to ensure the soil remains nutrient-rich without the heavy use of synthetic fertilizers.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a series of scheduled changes or multiple circular movements.

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