Rotation
Moving from one part of the map to another to gank, group, or contest an objective.
Rotating means repositioning from a lane or jungle to a different part of the map — a mid laner moving to help gold lane after clearing a wave, or a jungler rotating from farming to a gank. Good rotation timing is tied to wave state: rotating right as your lane's wave pushes into the enemy turret means it doesn't get punished while you're away, a core habit of strong laners. Objective timers like Turtle (every 2 minutes early) and Lord (from 8:00) are the other main trigger for a full-team rotation.
Related terms
GankAmbushing an enemy laner, usually with the jungler joining a lane for a kill.Wave ManagementControlling where a minion wave pushes to set up ganks, farm, or safety.TurtleEarly-game jungle objective granting team-wide gold and XP.LordThe late-game siege objective that pushes a lane and can nuke a turret.