circling

[ˈsɜːklɪŋ]

circling Definition

• 1. to move in a circle around something
• 2. to fly an aircraft in circles

Using circling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plane was circling over the airport waiting for clearance to land.

• Example

  The children were circling around the tree.

• Example

  The hawk was circling high above the field.

• Example

  The dancers were circling around the maypole.

circling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for circling

• revolve
• rotate
• spin
• twirl
• whirl

Phrases with circling

• circle back

  to return to a previous topic or discussion

  Example

  Let's circle back to the budget after we finish discussing the marketing strategy.

• circle of friends

  a group of people who regularly spend time together and are close to each other

  Example

  She has a small circle of friends that she trusts.

• vicious circle

  a situation in which one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse

  Example

  The company was caught in a vicious circle of declining sales and rising costs.

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Summary: circling in Brief

The verb 'circling' [ˈsɜːklɪŋ] refers to moving in a circular motion around something, as in 'The children were circling around the tree.' It can also refer to flying an aircraft in circles, as in 'The plane was circling over the airport waiting for clearance to land.' 'Circling' extends into phrases like 'circle back,' meaning to return to a previous topic, and 'vicious circle,' denoting a situation where one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse.