vibrating
ˈvaɪˌbreɪtɪŋ
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Definition of vibrating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physicalshaking with small, rapid movements
  • The vibrating phone fell off the table.
quivering trembling
2.
resonanceTECH.resonating with sound or energyTECH.
  • The vibrating strings produced a beautiful melody.
oscillating pulsating resonating
3.
emotionalfull of energy or emotion
  • The vibrating atmosphere at the concert was unforgettable.
animated excited lively
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table-like machine with a shaking surface used to compact or test materials
The technician placed the concrete molds on the vibrating table for compaction.

Origin of vibrating

Latin, vibrare (to shake) + -ing (action)

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speech sound
make a vibrating sound with the tongue when speaking
music
musical instrument with vibrating strings
vibration
vibrating slightly and irregularly
motion
having a rhythmic throbbing or vibrating motion
animals
make a low vibrating sound when content
animal
soft, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat
animals
vibrating sound made by a cat when happy
soft noise
low vibrating sound like a cat's purr

Examples of vibrating in a sentence

  • She felt the vibrating ground during the earthquake.
  • The vibrating phone startled me.
  • I could feel the vibrating floor beneath my feet.
  • Her vibrating voice moved the audience.
  • The vibrating energy in the room was palpable.

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  1. French:vibrant, résonnant, ...
  2. German:vibrierend, lebendig, ...
  3. Italian:vibrante, pulsante, ...
  4. Spanish:vibrante, palpitante, ...
  5. Portuguese:vibrante, ressonante, ...
  6. Chinese:震动的, 共振的, ...
  7. Japanese:振動する, 共鳴する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهْتَز, مُهْتَزّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוֹטֵט, תּוֹסֵס, ...
  10. Russian:вибрирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вібруючий, емоційний, ...
  12. Hindi:कंपित, गूंजती, ...
vibrate
vaɪˈbreɪt

Definition of vibrate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
movementtr./intr.shake with small, rapid movementstr./intr.
  • The phone began to vibrate on the table.
quiver shake tremble
2.
soundintr.TECH.resonate or produce a soundintr.TECH.
  • The guitar strings vibrate when plucked.
hum resonate
3.
emotionintr.respond with strong emotionintr.
  • She vibrated with excitement at the news.
resonate thrill
4.
musictr./intr.TECH.use vibrato in musictr./intr.TECH.
  • The singer vibrates her voice beautifully.
quiver tremble
5.
adult acttr.RareUSpleasure someone using a vibratortr.RareUS
  • The device is designed to vibrate and provide pleasure.
arouse stimulate
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setting on a phone for silent alerts
I switched my phone to vibrate mode during the meeting.

Origin of vibrate

Latin, vibrare (to shake)

Examples of vibrate in a sentence

  • His voice seemed to vibrate with excitement.
  • The phone began to vibrate on the table.
  • Her voice seemed to vibrate with emotion.
  • His heart vibrated with joy at the reunion.
  • The audience vibrated with anticipation before the concert.
  • He learned to vibrate the strings skillfully.

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  1. French:vibrer, résonner, ...
  2. German:vibrieren, schwingen, ...
  3. Italian:tremare, risuonare, ...
  4. Spanish:vibrar, resonar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vibrar, usar vibrato, ...
  6. Chinese:震动, 共鸣, ...
  7. Japanese:振動する, 響く, ...
  8. Arabic:اِهْتَزَّ, اِهْتَزّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִרְטוֹט, לְרַטֵּט, ...
  10. Russian:вибрировать, резонировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вібрувати, тремтіти від емоцій, ...
  12. Hindi:काँपना, गूँजना, ...
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