orbit
/ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ verb C2- To circle or revolve around another object or position. · The Earth orbits the Sun.· The satellite orbits the Lagrange point.
- To place an object (e.g. a satellite) into an orbit around a planet. · A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.
- To move around the general vicinity of something. · The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets.
- To move in a circle.
- To center (around).
- To continue to follow or engage with someone by means of social media after breaking up with them.
He/she/it orbits · Past orbited · Past participle orbited · -ing form orbiting
Verb forms
- Base form
- orbit
- He/she/it
- orbits
- Past
- orbited
- Past participle
- orbited
- -ing form
- orbiting
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A planet might as well leave its orbit.
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