Meaning of the word vibrate in English

What does vibrate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vibrate

US /ˈvaɪ.breɪt/
UK /vaɪˈbreɪt/

Verb

1.

to move continuously and rapidly to and fro

Example:
The washing machine started to vibrate loudly during the spin cycle.
My phone began to vibrate, signaling an incoming call.
2.

to resonate with a particular emotion or quality

Example:
The speaker's words seemed to vibrate with passion and conviction.
The entire room seemed to vibrate with excitement as the results were announced.