Revolve around

verb

When something primarily is concerned with or depends on a certain thing.

Her life revolved around her children.
Visual representation of "revolve around" - When something primarily is concerned with or depends on a certain thing.

Often appears as...

  • life revolve around
  • discussion revolve around
verb

To physically move in a circle or orbit around a central point.

The earth revolves around the sun.
Visual representation of "revolve around" - To physically move in a circle or orbit around a central point.

Often appears as...

  • planet revolve around
  • moon revolve around
verb

When something primarily is concerned with or depends on a certain thing.

Her life revolved around her children.
Visual representation of "revolve around" - When something primarily is concerned with or depends on a certain thing.

Often appears as...

  • life revolve around
  • discussion revolve around
verb

To physically move in a circle or orbit around a central point.

The earth revolves around the sun.
Visual representation of "revolve around" - To physically move in a circle or orbit around a central point.

Often appears as...

  • planet revolve around
  • moon revolve around
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "revolve around"
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Metaphorical Center

Used to express that someone or something is the main focus or priority in a situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Center
Since she won the lottery, her investment strategies revolve around preserving wealth.
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Not Literal

Does not mean physical circling but refers to importance or concentration on an issue.

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Discussions in the meeting revolved around the budget cuts.
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Emotional Emphasis

Can suggest an emotional or personal investment in the central thing or person.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
His thoughts revolved around her smile all day long.
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Metaphorical Center

Used to express that someone or something is the main focus or priority in a situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Center
Since she won the lottery, her investment strategies revolve around preserving wealth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Does not mean physical circling but refers to importance or concentration on an issue.

Illustration for Not Literal
Discussions in the meeting revolved around the budget cuts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Emphasis

Can suggest an emotional or personal investment in the central thing or person.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
His thoughts revolved around her smile all day long.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Metaphorical Center

Used to express that someone or something is the main focus or priority in a situation.

Illustration for Metaphorical Center
Since she won the lottery, her investment strategies revolve around preserving wealth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Does not mean physical circling but refers to importance or concentration on an issue.

Illustration for Not Literal
Discussions in the meeting revolved around the budget cuts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Emphasis

Can suggest an emotional or personal investment in the central thing or person.

Illustration for Emotional Emphasis
His thoughts revolved around her smile all day long.
Visual representation of the word "Revolve around"

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