Verbs for Movement in Place

to incline or lean in a particular direction

Right now, the tower of blocks is tilting dangerously as the child adds another block.

the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians

She used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle accurately.

to incline or slant in a particular direction

The mountain road sloped steeply upward, making it challenging for the cyclists to ascend.

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

The old tower had weathered many storms, causing it to slant slightly to the side.

an adult male chicken; a rooster

to deviate abruptly or shift unexpectedly from the current course or position

As the driver applied the brakes on the icy road, the car skewed unexpectedly.

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side

As the strong gusts of wind hit, the sailboat canted.

to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position

He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.

to turn around over and over very fast

With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance.

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

The ball started to roll down the hill after being pushed.

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

The dancer skillfully twirled across the stage, captivating the audience with her graceful movements.

to happen again, especially in a repeated manner

The school's fundraising events always seem to roll around when everyone is already busy with other commitments.

to pivot or rotate around a fixed point

The office chair was designed to swivel, providing flexibility and ease of movement.

to turn over quickly with a sudden move

The acrobat performed a series of somersaults before smoothly flipping to land on the high wire.

to give something to someone

The manager turned the project over to his capable team.

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

In some board games, players can invert the board to play from a different angle.

to set, turn, or stand an object on its end or upside down

The construction workers upended the heavy beam to position it vertically in the framework.

to rotate or flip something in an upward direction

She upturned the box to empty its contents onto the table.

to rotate around a central point or axis

The compass needle pivots to indicate the direction of magnetic north.