Revolve round
verb
If something revolves round a central point or axis, it moves in a curve around that point or axis.
The planets revolve round the sun.
Often appears as...
- planets revolve round
- earth revolves round
verb
To have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject.
His life revolves round football.
Often appears as...
- life revolves round
- world revolves round
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
If something revolves round a central point or axis, it moves in a curve around that point or axis.
The planets revolve round the sun.
Often appears as...
- planets revolve round
- earth revolves round
verb
To have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject.
His life revolves round football.
Often appears as...
- life revolves round
- world revolves round
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
The phrase often describes physical objects or celestial bodies moving in a path dictated by something's gravitational pull or shape.
Like a wheel on an axis, the tire revolves round the hub.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Use the phrase to create a vivid picture of objects orbiting in space or similar circular movements.
The dance performance had the dancers revolve round a central figure.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Motion
It suggests a constant and unending movement around a fixed point.
The fan blades revolve round steadily, providing a cool breeze.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
The phrase often describes physical objects or celestial bodies moving in a path dictated by something's gravitational pull or shape.
Like a wheel on an axis, the tire revolves round the hub.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Use the phrase to create a vivid picture of objects orbiting in space or similar circular movements.
The dance performance had the dancers revolve round a central figure.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Motion
It suggests a constant and unending movement around a fixed point.
The fan blades revolve round steadily, providing a cool breeze.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
The phrase often describes physical objects or celestial bodies moving in a path dictated by something's gravitational pull or shape.
Like a wheel on an axis, the tire revolves round the hub.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Use the phrase to create a vivid picture of objects orbiting in space or similar circular movements.
The dance performance had the dancers revolve round a central figure.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Motion
It suggests a constant and unending movement around a fixed point.
The fan blades revolve round steadily, providing a cool breeze.
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