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to orbit

verbtechnicalcommon/ɔɾbiˈtaɾ/or·bi·tar

Definition

1

To move in a curved path, especially a circular or elliptical one, around a celestial body, due to gravitational force.

Usage examples

The Moon orbits the Earth every 27.3 days.
The International Space Station orbits our planet at an altitude of about 400 km.

Common combinations

to orbit aroundto orbit the Earthto orbit the Sun