circulate

/ˈsɜrkjəleɪt/
verb
  1. To move continuously through a system, area, or group, returning to a starting point.
    • Water circulates through the pipes to heat the entire building.
    • The fan helps the air circulate in the room on hot days.
    • Blood circulates through the body, carrying oxygen to all organs.
  2. To pass from person to person or place to place; to spread or distribute.
    • Rumors began to circulate about the company's possible merger.
    • Please circulate the meeting agenda to everyone in the department.
    • The teacher asked the students to circulate a petition for the school fundraiser.
  3. To move around and talk to different people at a social event.
    • She felt nervous but forced herself to circulate and introduce herself.
    • At the party, the host made sure to circulate and greet all the guests.
    • It's good to circulate at networking events to meet new contacts.
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