rotate
1. ro.tate \'ro--.ta-t\ aj [L rota] : having the parts flat and spreading
or radiating like the spokes of a w heel {~ blue flowers}
2. rotate vb [L rotatus, pp. of rotare, fr. rota wheel - more at ROLL] 1:
to turn about an axis or a center : REVOLVE; specif : t o move in such a
way that all particles follow circles with a common angular velocity about
a common axis 2: to perform an act, function, or operation in turn 1: to
cause to turn about an axis or a center : REVOLVE 2: to cause to grow in
rotation 3: to cause to pass or act in a series : ALTERNATE 4: to
exchange (individuals or units) with other personnel