noun
orbiting
noun
1
The act of circling a body in space; also, informally, the practice of ending contact with someone romantically while still watching or following them on social media.
"The probe spent two years orbiting the moon."
"She realized he was orbiting her on social media even after they stopped talking."
How to Use Orbiting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCircling something in space — or, in slang, quietly keeping tabs on an ex through social media without actually talking to them.
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The social-media sense is informal slang, popular on platforms discussing modern dating.
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The probe spent two years _____ the moon.