fluctuate
Third Person
fluctuates
Present Participle
fluctuating
Past Tense
fluctuated
Past Participle
fluctuated
1
to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts
- The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike.
- The stock market fluctuates wildly.
- Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine.
- The temperature fluctuated between hot and cold all day.
- The economy is unstable, causing stock prices to fluctuate wildly.
2
to move or oscillate continually
- The wind fluctuated, making it difficult to sail the boat.
- The sea level fluctuates with the tides, rising and falling in a rhythmic pattern throughout the day.
- The dancer's movements on stage fluctuate gracefully, rising and falling in a fluid motion that captivates the audience.
3
to cause something to change or vary irregularly
transitive
- The government's policies fluctuated the economy.
- Sudden changes in demand fluctuated the stock prices.
- Interest rate adjustments fluctuated the value of the currency.
- Changes in taxation fluctuated the company's profits.
- The new regulations fluctuated the housing market.
4
to waver or hesitate in opinion or action
- The jury fluctuated in their decision, unable to reach a verdict.
- The government fluctuated on whether to impose sanctions on the country.
- She fluctuated between accepting and rejecting the job offer.