vibrate
Pronunciation:
/vaɪˈbɹeɪt//ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/noun
Definitions
The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.
Example: Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting.
verb
Definitions
To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.
To resonate.
Example: Her mind was vibrating with excitement.
To brandish; to swing to and fro.
Example: to vibrate a sword or a staff
To mark or measure by moving to and fro.
Example: a pendulum vibrating seconds