GYRATE


Meaning of GYRATE in English

gy ‧ rate /dʒaɪˈreɪt $ ˈdʒaɪreɪt/ BrE AmE verb

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Late Latin ; Origin: past participle of gyrare , from Latin gyrus 'circle' ]

1 . [intransitive and transitive] to turn around fast in circles SYN spin :

The dancers gyrated wildly to the beat of the music.

2 . [intransitive] if the value of money in business gyrates, it moves up and down a lot ⇨ fluctuate :

Stock and bond markets have gyrated in recent weeks.

—gyration /dʒaɪˈreɪʃ ə n/ noun [uncountable and countable]

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