orbit
/ˈɔrbɪt/
noun
- The curved path of an object, such as a planet or satellite, around a star, planet, or moon.
- The Earth's orbit around the Sun takes about 365 days.
- Astronauts aboard the space station live and work in low Earth orbit.
- The satellite was placed into a stable orbit around the planet.
- An area of influence, control, or activity.
- The small country fell within the economic orbit of its larger neighbor.
- She drew many talented people into her social orbit.
- The new policy brought several industries into the government's regulatory orbit.
- The bony cavity in the skull that contains the eye; eye socket.
- An injury to the orbit can affect vision.
- The skull's orbit protects the delicate eye structures.
- The doctor examined the patient's orbit for signs of fracture.
Synonyms
verb
- To move in a curved path around a celestial body or object.
- Many artificial satellites orbit our planet for communication.
- The Moon orbits the Earth every 27 days.
- The new telescope will orbit the Sun and send back data.
- To move around something in a circular or curved path.
- The children orbited the playground, chasing each other.
- She orbited the dance floor, watching the other couples.
- The hawk orbited high above the field before diving.