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1) ((with on) to turn (on): The door pivoted on a central hinge.) pivot

2) (to move, roll or turn (in a complete circle) around a central point, axis etc: A wheel revolves on its axle; This disc can be revolved; The Moon revolves (a)round the Earth; The Earth revolves about the Sun and also revolves on its axis.) revolve

3) (to (cause to) turn or swing in a certain direction: The car skidded and slewed across the road.) slew

4) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) swing

5) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) turn

6) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) turn

7) (to change direction suddenly: The car veered across the road to avoid hitting a small boy.) veer

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to rotate v.