revolve around

phrasal verb

revolved around; revolving around; revolves around

1

: to move around (something) in a path that is similar to a circle

The planets revolve around the sun.

2

: to have (someone or something) as a main subject or interest

The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads.

His life revolves around playing basketball.

He thinks the world revolves around him.

Examples of revolve around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tucker and Stout have the kicker and punter jobs locked down, so the only potential drama that exists revolves around the new kickoff rules and whether the Ravens will perhaps try Stout as a kickoff specialist. —Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2024

The show initially ran on the BBC between 2007 and 2010 , revolving around characters Gavin and Stacey, played by Matthew Horne and Joanna Page, who meet and have a long-distance relationship between Essex, north-east of London, and Barry, in Wales. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 July 2024

And this time, the drama revolves around the ultimate championship for the show’s characters, at the international karate tournament, Sekai Taikai. —Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 19 July 2024

The Prime Day excitement revolves around scoring items that rarely go on sale, and for travelers, that means Apple products and other electronics, luggage sets, outdoor gear, and comfy shoes and travel clothes. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024