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Alternate (Verb)

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The company's financial struggles forced the management to alternate their previous expansion plan with a more conservative strategy.
The coach decided to alternate their aggressive playing style with a more defensive approach to better suit the opposing team.
After the unexpected loss, the mayor felt compelled to alternate her stance on the contentious issue in order to win back public support.
The family had to alternate their retirement plans when they realized they had underestimated the costs of living abroad.
The politician's new proposal was an attempt to alternate the government's current policy with a more humane and inclusive approach.

Be an understudy or alternate for a role.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She would alternate in the title role, taking on the part on Wednesdays and Sundays.
The young actor was chosen to alternate as Hamlet in the touring production.
As the understudy and alternate, she learned the lines for every major character.
The actress was set to alternate as Elphaba in the popular Broadway musical.
He had been designated to alternate in the lead role for the duration of the play's run.

Do something in turns; "We take turns on the night shift".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The nurses will alternate shifts at the hospital this weekend to cover the increased demand for care.
Two different teachers alternate lessons to give each other a break from the challenging classroom.
Family members will alternate watching the children overnight so the couple can enjoy their anniversary gala.
The two coworkers alternate making presentations to hone their public speaking skills for career advancement.
Volunteers alternate leading the guided tours at the museum to ensure everyone has a chance to contribute.

Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The weather will alternate between sunny and cloudy throughout the day.
Her mood will alternate between happy and sad as she goes through the emotional roller coaster.
The temperature will alternate between hot and cold in the faulty room.
The child's love will alternate between mom and dad as they take turns caring for the child.
Her weight will alternate between the two numbers on the scale due to water retention.