What is the meaning of oscillate?

verb

  • Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action.
    • usage: "He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement"
  • Move or swing from side to side regularly.
    • usage: "the needle on the meter was oscillating"
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