dictionary.pt

to orbit

verbtécnico/ɔɾbiˈtaɾ/medium

or·bi·tar

Definition

To move in a curved path, especially a circular or elliptical one, around a celestial body, due to gravitational force.
The Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days.
The International Space Station orbits our planet at an altitude of about 400 km.
Common collocations
to orbit aroundto orbit the Earthto orbit the Sun

Etymology

Do latim 'orbita' (caminho, trilha) + sufixo '-ar'.

Related words