orbit

³orbit

verb

Definition of ORBIT

transitive verb

1

: to revolve in an orbit around : circle

2

: to send up and make revolve in an orbit <orbit a satellite>

intransitive verb

: to travel in circles

Examples of ORBIT

1. The Moon orbits the Earth.
2. The satellites orbit at different heights.
3. The Moon orbits around the Earth.

First Known Use of ORBIT

1943

Related to ORBIT

Synonyms: circle, circuit, circumnavigate, circumvent, compass, girdle, encircle, ring, round

Related Words: circumambulate, cross, perambulate, traverse

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