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Meaning of 'orbit'
Meaning of 'orbit' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Orbit 
[ n.]
- The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical
revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth,
of the moon. [ n.]- An orb or ball.
- The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
- The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.
Meaning of 'orbit' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. orbit [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
- the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
Example in sentence:
- he plotted the orbit of the moon
Meaning (2):
- a particular environment or walk of life
- a particular environment or walk of life
Example in sentence:
- he's out of my orbit;
- his social sphere is limited;
- it was a closed area of employment
Meaning (3):
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example in sentence:
- a piano has a greater range than the human voice;
- in the political orbit of a world power;
- outside the reach of the law;
- the ambit of municipal legislation;
- the range of a supersonic jet;
- within the compass of this article;
- within the scope of an investigation
2. orbit [ v]
[ v]Meaning (4):
- move in an orbit
- move in an orbit
Example in sentence:
- electrons orbit the nucleus;
- The moon orbits around the Earth;
- The planets are orbiting the sun
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