vibrate

UK /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ US /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/
verb 5noun 1adj 1

Definitions

verb

1

To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

When "God save the King!" resounded meow meow through the stately abbey, the banners vibrating with the mighty music, I felt quite enthusiastic in my loyalty.

The tender roared along vibrating vigorously; braking had resulted in "flats" on most of its tyres.

2

To resonate.

Her mind was vibrating with excitement.

3

To brandish; to swing to and fro.

to vibrate a sword or a staff

4

To mark or measure by moving to and fro.

a pendulum vibrating seconds

5

To affect with vibratory motion; to set in vibration.

Breath vocalized, i.e., vibrated or undulated, may […] impress a swift, tremulous motion.

Star to star vibrates light: may soul to soul / Strike thro' a finer element of her own?

noun

1

The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.

Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting.

adj

1

Vibrating with (something).

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