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vibrate

/vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/

Meanings
noun
The setting, on a portable electronic device, that causes it to vibrate rather than sound any (or most) needed alarms.

Examples :

"Please put your cellphones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting."
electronics device technology communication

Related Words

Illustration vibratory

vibratory adjective

/ˈvaɪbrətɔːri/ /ˈvaɪbrəˌtɔːri/

Causing or exhibiting vibrations

"The washing machine had a strong, vibratory motion during the spin cycle. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration vibrating

vibrating verb

/ˈvaɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /vaɪˈbreɪtɪŋ/

To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

"The phone on the table was vibrating, signaling an incoming call. "

Illustration happiness

happiness noun

/ˈhæpinəs/

The emotion of being happy; joy.

"Seeing her children laugh brought her a great happiness. "

Illustration signaling

signaling verb

/ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/ /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋɡ/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher was signaling to the students to be quiet by raising her hand. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration movements

movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration vibration

vibration noun

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.

"The vibration of my phone alerted me to a new text message. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration cellphones

cellphones noun

/ˈsɛlˌfoʊnz/

A portable, wireless telephone, which changes antenna connections seamlessly during travel from one radio reception cell to another without losing the party-to-party call connection.

"Many students use cellphones to stay in touch with their parents after school. "

Illustration portable

portable noun

/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/

A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:

"The construction crew set up a portable classroom for the summer school program. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "