CEFR B2

swiveled

verb

Meaning

Turned or rotated on a central point or pivot.

Examples

She swiveled her hips to the rhythm of the music.
The security camera swiveled slowly to track the movement in the hallway.

Synonyms: turn, rotate, pivot, gyrate

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swiveled (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪvəld/

Definition

Turned or rotated on a central point or pivot.

Examples

She swiveled her hips to the rhythm of the music.
The security camera swiveled slowly to track the movement in the hallway.

How to Use swiveled

swivel around (phrasal verb): to turn one's body or a chair to face a different direction — "He swiveled around to see who had entered the room."
swivel on (prepositional phrase): to use a specific object or point as the axis for rotation — "The heavy gate swiveled on its rusted iron hinges."

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