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1. (v.i.) oscillate
to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does.
2. oscillate
to vary or vacillate between differing beliefs, conditions, etc.
3. oscillate
to vary between maximum and minimum values, as of a cycle or mathematical function.
4. (v.t.) oscillate
to cause to move to and fro; vibrate.
Etymology: (1720–30; < L oscillāre to swing)
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1. (verb) hover, vibrate, vacillate, oscillate
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
"He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
2. (verb) oscillate, vibrate
move or swing from side to side regularly
"the needle on the meter was oscillating"
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