orbit

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɔː(ɹ)bɪt/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.

Example Sentences
  • The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.
2 Definition

A sphere of influence; an area of control.

Example Sentences
  • In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.
3 Definition

The course of one's usual progression, or the extent of one's typical range.

Example Sentences
  • The convenience store was a heavily travelled point in her daily orbit, as she purchased both cigarettes and lottery tickets there.
4 Definition

The bony cavity containing the eyeball; the eye socket.

5 Definition

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron in an atom; area of the highest probability of electron´s occurrence around the atom's nucleus.

6 Definition

A collection of points related by the evolution function of a dynamical system.

7 Definition

The subset of elements of a set X to which a given element can be moved by members of a specified group of transformations that act on X.

8 Definition

A state of increased excitement, activity, or anger.

Example Sentences
  • Dad went into orbit when I told him that I'd crashed the car.
9 Definition

A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To circle or revolve around another object.

Example Sentences
  • The Earth orbits the Sun.
2 Definition

To move around the general vicinity of something.

Example Sentences
  • The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets.
3 Definition

To place an object into an orbit around a planet.

Example Sentences
  • A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.