Definition

A list of names or a schedule that shows who is responsible for certain tasks or duties at specific times.

Example

The teacher created a rota to organize the students' responsibilities for the school project.

Conversation

Have you seen the new rota for our team duties?

Yeah, I checked it out this morning; it looks good!

I noticed I’m on the cleaning duty next week on the rota.

That's alright, we can tackle it together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rota comes from Latin 'rota' (meaning wheel). The word 'rota' refers to a circular object that rotates, similar to a wheel.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'wheel' in Latin ('rota') to remember that 'rota' refers to something circular that rotates.

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