orbit

UK /ˈɔː.bɪt/ US /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/
noun 5verb 5

Definitions

noun

1

The curved path of one object around a point or another body.

2

The curved path of one object around a point or another body.

The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.

3

The curved path of one object around a point or another body.

4

The curved path of one object around a point or another body.

5

The curved path of one object around a point or another body.

verb

1

To circle or revolve around another object or position.

The Earth orbits the Sun.

The satellite orbits the Lagrange point.

2

To circle or revolve around another object or position.

A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.

3

To move around the general vicinity of something.

The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets.

4

To move in a circle.

5

To center (around).

I have orbited my entire life around you, and you know it, okay?

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