revolve

verb

re·volve | \ ri-ˈvälv

, -ˈvȯlv also -ˈväv or -ˈvȯv\

revolved; revolving

Definition of revolve

transitive verb

1 : to turn over at length in the mind : ponder revolve a scheme

2a obsolete : to cause to go round in an orbit

b : rotate sense 1

intransitive verb

1 : recur

2a : to ponder something

b : to remain under consideration ideas revolved in his mind

3a : to move in a curved path round a center or axis

b : to turn or roll round on an axis

4 : to have or come to a specified focus : center —usually used with around the dispute revolved around wages

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Examples of revolve in a Sentence

As the gear revolves, it turns the other gears. The Earth revolves on its axis. The software allows you to revolve images.

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Effectively, Dropbox wants to become a nexus for all sorts of different apps and services that all revolve around file management. — Nick Statt, The Verge, "Dropbox’s new software extensions let you easily edit files on the web," 6 Nov. 2018 Mostly Turkish or Kurdish-run, around 20,000 kebab shops are scattered across the U.K. in total—all easily identifiable, thanks to the trunk of meat that slowly revolves on a skewer in the window. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Love Letter To The Döner Kebab," 1 Oct. 2018 More than anything, this school has created a very strong community that shares a deep culture of joy in learning, a community that revolves around respect and care for students, not just for their future, but for them, right now. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "How one Maryland high school successfully boosted minority student enrollment in advanced classes," 10 July 2018 Guilfoilye’s rise put her at odds with another ambitious assistant district attorney at the time — Kamala Harris, who traveled in the same Pacific Heights social circle that revolved around the wealthy Getty family. — SFChronicle.com, "Kimberly Guilfoyle — SF’s former first lady — now spends time at White House," 8 July 2018 It’s touted as the first Disney ride that revolves around Mickey Mouse. — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Toy Story Land: What else is in works for Disney's Hollywood Studios," 28 June 2018 Characters find joy in small moments that often revolve around food or the solace of a single shift drink. — Emily Gray Tedrowe, USA TODAY, "Family drama is on the menu in spicy "Number One Chinese Restaurant"," 18 June 2018 What if there’s a reason teams that revolve around a traditional post, like the Clippers, Pistons and Grizzlies, didn’t even make the playoffs? — Greg Moore, azcentral, "Moore: The talk is Deandre Ayton, but what if Luka Doncic is the guy?," 9 June 2018 Now, with the open slot, this show that revolves around four adults in three houses raising three kids after two divorces — together has a shot. — Niki Mcgloster, Essence.com, "The Quick Read: Shonda Rhimes Says Roseanne Barr Got Exactly What She Deserves," 30 May 2018

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