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alternate

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐltɨɾˈnaɾ/al·ter·nar

Definition

1

To do or happen successively, in an intercalated manner; to succeed or replace each other reciprocally.

Usage examples

They decided to alternate driving the car every two hours.
At the meeting, fiery speeches and moments of silence alternated.

Common combinations

alternate betweenalternate withalternate periodsalternate shifts