Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrbɪtɪŋ/
verb to move in a circular or elliptical path around another object
A1 The moon is orbiting around the Earth.
A2 Satellites are orbiting the planet to collect data.
B1 The spacecraft will be orbiting Mars for research purposes.
B2 The international space station is orbiting the Earth at a high speed.
C1 Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting a distant star.
C2 The probe is currently orbiting the asteroid to study its composition.
adjective describing something that is in the process of moving in a circular or elliptical path around another object
A1 The satellite is orbiting around the Earth.
A2 The spacecraft is orbiting the moon.
B1 Scientists discovered a new planet orbiting a distant star.
B2 The International Space Station is orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour.
C1 The probe is orbiting the asteroid to gather data for research purposes.
C2 The telescope captured images of a comet orbiting the sun.
formal The satellite is currently orbiting the Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour.
informal The spaceship is orbiting around Mars right now.
slang Check out that cool video of the drone orbiting the neighborhood.
figurative His thoughts kept orbiting around the idea of starting his own business.
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