to cause to turn around an axis or center point; revolve.

to cause to go through a cycle of changes; cause to pass or follow in a fixed routine of succession

to rotate farm crops.

to replace (a person, troops, etc.) by another or others, usually according to a schedule or plan.

to turn around on or as if on an axis.

to proceed in a fixed routine of succession

The sentries rotated in keeping watch.

verb

stay

verb

circle , circumduct , circumvolve , gyrate , gyre , move , pirouette , pivot , reel , revolve , roll , spin , swivel , troll , trundle , turn , twirl , twist , waltz , wheel , whirl , whirligig , whirrnotes:revolve and rotate are synonyms in everyday writing , but not in scientific/technical writing: the earth revolves around the sun and rotates upon its axis , bandy , ensue , exchange , follow , follow in sequence , interchange , relieve , spell , succeed , switch , take turnsnotes:revolve and rotate are synonyms in everyday writing , orbit , alternate , circulate , oscillate