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Oscillate

/ˈɑsɪleɪt/

To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

📖 Definitions of "Oscillate"

verb
  1. 1

    To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

    "A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer."

  2. 2

    To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.

    "The mood for change oscillated from day to day."

  3. 3

    To vary above and below a mean value.

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