0 the dry solid part of the earth's surface, or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the ground or the sea: --
1 a type of popular music with a strong, loud beat that is usually played with electric guitars and drums: --
3 to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a regular way: --
4 If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock: --
The managing director's resignation rocked the whole company.
5 to wear a particular style of clothing, etc. and look good or fashionable: --
There are celebrities over 40 years old who can still rock a tattoo.
He rocks in his sleep.
She was gazing out the window, rocking rhythmically to and fro.
He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth.
He rocked the cradle with a gentle backwards and forwards motion.
The restaurant was hopelessly mismanaged by a former rock musician with no business experience.
On Radio London they play African and South American music as well as rock and pop.