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oscila

[ɔʃˈilə]
verb
oscillates, swings, wavers
1. moves back and forth in a regular rhythm
The pendulum oscillates steadily.
O pêndulo oscila regularmente.
2. fluctuates or varies between two states or values
The temperature oscillates between 20 and 25 degrees.
A temperatura oscila entre 20 e 25 graus.
3. hesitates or wavers in decision-making
He oscillates between two job offers.
Ele oscila entre duas ofertas de emprego.
Synonyms
vibrabalançaflutuahesitatitubeia
Antonyms
fixaestabilizadecide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oscila
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
oscila
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

oscila entre two things - to go back and forth between options
oscila continuamente - continuously fluctuates
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