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Orbit

/ˈɔː.bɪt/ · noun

Meaning

The curved path of one object around a point or another body..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The curved path of one object around a point or another body.
  2. (figurative) A sphere of influence; an area or extent of activity, interest, or control.
  3. (anatomy) The bony cavity in the skull of a vertebrate containing the eyeball.
  4. (mathematics) A collection of points related by the evolution function of a dynamical system.
  5. (geometry, group theory) 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.
  6. (poker, Texas hold 'em) The number of hands such that each player at the table has posted the big blind once.
  7. (informal) A state of increased excitement, activity, or anger.
  8. (astronomy, transitive) To circle or revolve around another object or position.

Example Sentences

In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.
The convenience store was a heavily travelled point in her daily orbit, as she purchased both cigarettes and lottery tickets there.
Bondi has been inside Trump’s orbit for some time, and is widely seen to have demonstrated her loyalty to Trump during his first term, when she helped with his impeachment defense, and more recently when she repeatedly attended Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
So, it is clear from the consultation that while the intention is to bring track and train together under GBR, it will not escape the orbit of the government.
All right, I'll play one more orbit but then I'm leaving!
Dad went into orbit when I told him that I'd crashed the car.
Given a veritable Pagan's Paddock by the Cats to work in on Friday night, Danger booted two goals in the first seven minutes to send Geelong fans into orbit.
The Earth orbits the Sun.

Synonyms for orbit

eye socketcranial orbitcircumambulatetag alongambitdomainrangescopereachfieldareaspherecompassrevolveorbital cavityarena

Antonyms for orbit

deorbit

Related Words

compassareasphererangeambitfieldscopedomainarenarevolvereachorbital cavityeye socketorbiterastronomyastronomerspacecraftcirclesocketround

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does orbit mean?

Orbit means The curved path of one object around a point or another body..

What is a synonym for orbit?

Common synonyms include eye socket, cranial orbit, circumambulate, tag along.

What is the opposite of orbit?

Possible antonyms include deorbit.

How do you use orbit in a sentence?

In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.

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