English / word
oscillate
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To swing back and forth steadily, or waver between different opinions or states.
In context
01
His views on foreign policy oscillated between diplomacy and intervention.
02
The fan oscillates to spread air around the room.
Synonyms
swing,waver,fluctuate
Antonyms
remain,stay,stabilize
Collocations
oscillate between,oscillate wildly,oscillate rapidly
Verb forms
Past: oscillated · Past participle: oscillated · -ing: oscillating