orbitar — meaning in English

English meaning

• orbit noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
• revolve verb To move in a circular path around a central point.

Senses

orbitar is used for these senses in English:

• orbit (astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.
• revolve (intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]

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.

revolve — full definition

1. verb To move in a circular path around a central point.
2. verb To turn or rotate on an axis.
3. verb To have something as a central focus or theme.

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