# tilt

/ˈtɪɫt/ (US) · /tˈɪlt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tilt
Updated: 2026-05-29

## Definition

to move or lean into a sloping position. You use this when you tip something to one side.

For teachers: to cause to lean, incline, or slope by lifting one side or end. Often describes a physical movement or a shift in perspective.

## Examples

- Tilt your head to the side to see the picture better.
- The photographer decided to tilt the camera slightly to create a more dynamic and interesting composition.
- The earth's axis is at a constant tilt, which is the primary reason we experience the changing of the seasons as we orbit the sun.

## Usage notes

- The verb is both transitive ('tilt the camera') and intransitive ('the floor tilts').

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.