umkreisen — meaning in English

English meaning

• circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
• orbit noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.

Senses

umkreisen is used for these senses in English:

• circle (transitive) To travel around along a curved path.
• circle (transitive) To surround.
• go round To rotate, to move in a circle.
• orbit (astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.

circle — full definition

1. noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
2. noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
3. verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.

orbit — full definition

1. noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
2. noun A sphere of influence, activity, or interest that surrounds someone or something.
3. verb To move in a circular or curved path around something.

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