1. the action of turning around a central point or axis
2. a system of taking turns in a regular sequence
3. periods of training in different departments or specialties
Usage: medical; educational

Examples

• The Earth completes its rotations every 24 hours.
• The wheel’s rotations became faster as the car accelerated.
• We set up rotations for cleaning duties among the roommates.
• The medical students began their clinical rotations in different hospitals.
• The coach planned rotations to give all players equal time on the field.
• The crop rotations help maintain soil fertility.
• The dance required precise rotations and turns.