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

Transactions such as utilities, property taxes, insurance, mortgage payments and even HOA dues all revolve around the home and represent opportunities for tech startups to offer solutions that can make things run smoother. —Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Green Wave revolves around Wei Fei, a screenwriter who lives in Beijing. —Sara Merican, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025

Ryan's investment thesis revolves around SoFi's growth potential, strong product cycle and profitability. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025

As the climate continues to change, one study found 87% of rivers studied in America and Europe are warming - 70% are losing oxygen, which is threatening fish and the environment and economies that revolve around them. —CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for revolve around

• abound
• aground
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground