CEFR B1

oscillating

verb

Meaning

Moving or swinging back and forth at a regular speed.

Examples

The fan's oscillating head provided a cooling breeze throughout the room.
The price of the stock has been oscillating between $50 and $60 for weeks.

Synonyms: swaying, swinging, vibrating, fluctuating

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oscillating (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒsɪleɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Moving or swinging back and forth at a regular speed.

Examples

The fan's oscillating head provided a cooling breeze throughout the room.
The price of the stock has been oscillating between $50 and $60 for weeks.
A pendulum oscillates with a period that depends on its length.

How to Use oscillating

oscillate between X and Y (prepositional phrase): To move or vary between two different points or states. — "The temperature oscillated between freezing and mild all week."
oscillate back and forth (collocation): To move repeatedly from one position or direction to another. — "The needle on the gauge was oscillating back and forth rapidly."

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