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rotating

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/roʊˈteɪtɪŋ/ · ro-ta-ting

To turn or cause to turn in a circular direction around an axis.

Meanings

verbformal

To turn or cause to turn in a circular direction around an axis.

ایک محور کے گرد دائروی سمت میں چلنا یا چلانا۔

چلتے ہوئے

chalte hue

Synonyms

turningspinningtwistingگھومناچکر دیناگھمانا

Antonyms

stationarystillstopساکنخاموشرکنا

Common Collocations

  • rotating wheel
  • rotating mechanism
  • rotating schedule

Example Sentences

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

زمین اپنے محور پر گھوم رہی ہے۔

zameen apne mehwar par ghoom rahi hai.

The fan is rotating at a high speed.

پنکھا تیز رفتاری سے گھوم رہا ہے۔

pankha teez raftari se ghoom raha hai.

She is rotating the steering wheel to turn the car.

وہ گاڑی کو موڑنے کے لیے اسٹیئرنگ وہیل گھما رہی ہے۔

wo gaari ko morne ke liye steering wheel ghuma rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

revolving:While both involve circular motion, 'revolving' often refers to moving around a central point, while 'rotating' refers to turning around an axis.

Word Family

rotation
nounگھماؤ
rotor
nounروٹر
rotational
adjectiveگھومتی ہوئی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rotating wheel to remember the circular movement.

Imagine a carousel turning round and round at a carnival.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

وقت کا پہیہ چلتا ہے بس، ٹھہر نہیں جاتا کسی کا بھی۔

Waqt ka pehya chalta hai bas, thehr nahi jata kisi ka bhi.

The wheel of time keeps moving, it does not stop for anyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چکر میں آنا

chakkar mein aana

To get caught in a cycle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rotare" — to turn

First known use: 14th century

The term 'rotating' evolved from the Latin root 'rotare,' which means 'to turn around a center point'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.