rotary

BrE /ˈrəʊtəriː/ AmE /ˈroʊtəri/

noun / adjective en → es

1 TRAFFIC CIRCLE [uncountable] B1

a roundabout; a circular area in the middle of an intersection where traffic moves around it

circunvolución, rotonda

Collocations rotary system

  • The rotary at the end of the street is very busy.

    La rotonda al final de la calle es muy concurrida.

2 MECHANICAL [adjective] B1

relating to or using a rotating mechanism; turning around an axis

rotativo, giratorio

Collocations rotary motion

  • The machine has a rotary mechanism.

    La máquina tiene un mecanismo rotativo.

3 ORGANIZATION [countable] B2

a club or organization that meets regularly and is involved in community service activities

organización, club

Collocations Rotary Club

  • He is a member of the Rotary Club.

    Es miembro del club Rotario.

4 ELECTRONIC [adjective] C1

relating to or using rotating parts in electronic devices; rotary switch

rotativo, giratorio

Collocations rotary dial

  • The old telephone had a rotary dial.

    El teléfono antiguo tenía un disco rotativo.