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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Without giving too much away, the story revolves around Elizabeth and her quest to bring the Christmas spirit to high-profile billionaire William Darcy (Michael Rady). — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Here's Why Jessica Lowndes of Hallmark's 'Christmas at Pemberley Manor' Looks So Familiar," 27 Oct. 2018 One concept revolved around Michael Kelly's Doug Stamper, the curmudgeonly-yet-loveable political aide to the Underwoods, written by executive producer Eric Roth. — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "House of Cards Season 6: Everything You Need to Know," 15 Oct. 2018 Harry and Meghan's 24-hour trip to the Netherlands revolved around a celebration for the launch of SoHo House Amsterdam. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Had an "Awkward" Run-In with His Rumored Ex, Jenna Coleman," 2 Oct. 2018 My life revolves around my work as a therapeutic massage practitioner. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Read Andrea Constand's Powerful Impact Statement About Bill Cosby," 25 Sep. 2018 The landmark hotel, with its trademark revolving rooftop restaurant, would not be demolished. — Brittany Wallman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Developer envisions redevelopment at Pier 66," 5 June 2018 These included a Chase Bank allegation over a revolving credit account debt of $25,088.56, which has since been dismissed, and a Regions Bank suit for $253,437.31 for unpaid credit card bills. — Vicky Ward, Town & Country, "The Bizarre Scandal That Brought Down General David Petraeus," 29 Nov. 2016 The celebration will continue 6 p.m. at Daybreak Star Cultural Center with a program revolving around honoring Native women. — Paige Cornwell, The Seattle Times, "Here’s where to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day around Seattle," 8 Oct. 2018 Among the season’s crop of biographies are two revolving around New York personalities. — Maya Sweedler, WSJ, "One of the Great Football Games in Two New Books," 6 Sep. 2018

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