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Meaning of the word orbit in English

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orbit

US /ˈɔːr.bɪt/
UK /ˈɔːr.bɪt/
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Noun

1.

the curved path, usually elliptical, described by a planet, satellite, spaceship, etc., around a celestial body, such as the sun

Example:
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The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
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The satellite was launched into a geostationary orbit.
Synonym:
pathtrajectorycoursecircuitrevolution
2.

a sphere of influence or activity

Example:
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The new policy will affect everyone within the company's orbit.
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He tried to bring the smaller nations into his country's orbit.
Synonym:
spheredomainrealmscopepurview

Verb

1.

to move in an orbit around (a celestial body or another object)

Example:
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The moon orbits the Earth.
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Satellites orbit the planet at various altitudes.
Synonym:
revolvecirclecircumnavigatego around
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Related Word:
orbital