vibrate  /ˈvaɪb reɪt/ ? Meaning of "vibrate"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
  2. (v) move or swing from side to side regularly
  3. (v) be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
  4. (v) sound with resonance
  5. (v) feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

Usage(s):

  1. But his mother, Yeh Hui-mei, noticed that the quiet, shy boy seemed to practically vibrate when he heard the Western pop music she used to play.
  2. If they vibrate too fast or too slow, an electronic device retunes the transmitter and makes the waves vibrate at the exact frequency that is absorbed most strongly.
  3. During the course of one five-minute song, I thought repeatedly about whether I'd remembered to lock my car and turn my cell phone to vibrate.

Quotes

  1. "I'm on a mission," Keenan said. "I've been assigned to be the guardian of a highly classified, highly effective Sonic Weapon of Mass Disruption. This sonic technology when 'unleashed,' if you will, causes parts of the anatomy to vibrate...
    on Sep 7, 2007 By: Maynard James Keenan Source: Blabbermouth.net

  2. "We were not aiming to create just another speaker," says Philippe Starck. "Our design focused more on making the air vibrate. There is actually a three-dimensional feel to this vibration, meaning that the air is palpable, almost humanlike in...
    on Dec 17, 2008 By: Philippe Starck Source: Market Wire (press release)

  3. Marco said, "I got a good start but lost time behind Hopkins but then I got into a good pace and began to fight for the podium with Capirossi and Barros but then the bike started to vibrate and that slowed me down. But thanks to the team and...
    on Apr 22, 2007 By: Marco Melandri Source: SuperbikePlanet.com

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