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Meaning of vibrate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vibrate

Pronunciation:/vaɪˈbɹeɪt//ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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

  1. To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

  2. To resonate.

    Example: Her mind was vibrating with excitement.

  3. To brandish; to swing to and fro.

    Example: to vibrate a sword or a staff

  4. To mark or measure by moving to and fro.

    Example: a pendulum vibrating seconds