1. to turn around a central point or axis
2. to take turns in a regular sequence

Examples

• The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
• Please rotate the handle clockwise to open the valve.
• The dancers rotate around the stage in perfect formation.
• We rotate cleaning duties among all the roommates.
• The company rotates employees between different departments.
• The tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles.
• The planets rotate around the sun in elliptical orbits.
• They rotate the crops each season to maintain soil health.