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ro·tate ('tāt)

v., -tat·ed, -tat·ing, -tates.

v.intr.
  1. To turn around on an axis or center.
  2. To proceed in sequence; take turns or alternate: Interns will rotate through the various departments.
v.tr.
  1. To cause to turn on an axis or center. See synonyms at turn.
    1. To plant or grow (crops) in a fixed order of succession.
    2. To cause to alternate or proceed in sequence: The coach rotates her players frequently near the end of the game.
adj.
Having radiating parts; wheel-shaped.

[Latin rotāre, rotāt-, from rota, wheel.]

rotatable ro'tat'a·ble adj.



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