1. to move back and forth or up and down with quick, small movements
2. to produce a continuous musical sound by rapid back-and-forth movement
3. to be filled with or show signs of strong emotion or energy
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The phone began to vibrate on the table.
• Guitar strings vibrate when plucked to create sound.
• The building vibrated from the heavy machinery next door.
• Her voice seemed to vibrate with excitement.
• The tuning fork vibrates at a specific frequency.
• The whole room vibrated with energy during the concert.
• Earthquake tremors made the windows vibrate.