Orbit

/ΛˆΙ”Λ(ΙΉ)bΙͺt/

The meaning and definition of Orbit, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To circle or revolve around another object.
    β€œThe Earth orbits the Sun.”
  2. To move around the general vicinity of something.
    β€œThe harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets.”
noun
  1. A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
    β€œThe Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.”
  2. A sphere of influence; an area of control.
    β€œIn the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.”
Synonyms circumambulate tag along launch
Antonyms deorbit

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