alternates

[US]/ɔːlˈtɜːnˌeɪts/
[UK]/alˈtɜːrnˌeɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take turns or to be used in rotation

Phrases & Collocations

alternate routes

alternate days

alternate explanations

alternate current (ac)

Example Sentences

the team alternates between playing at home and away.

there are several alternate routes to avoid traffic.

the students will alternate reading chapters aloud.

he offered several alternate solutions to the problem.

the power supply has alternates in case of failure.

she provided alternate arrangements for the meeting.

the company offers alternate work schedules to employees.

the menu alternates daily with different dishes.

he will alternate between playing guitar and singing.

the lights alternate between red and green.

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