full circle
adverb
Definition of full circle
: through a series of developments that lead back to the original source, position, or situation or to a complete reversal of the original position —usually used in the phrase come full circle
From the M-W Editors
1878
First Known Use of full circle
1878
FULL CIRCLE Defined for English Language Learners
full circle
adverb
Definition of full circle for English Language Learners
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: through a series of changes that lead back to an original position or situation or to an opposite position or situation
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