circling Definition
- 1to move in a circle around something
- 2to 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!
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The plane was circling over the airport waiting for clearance to land.
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The children were circling around the tree.
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The hawk was circling high above the field.
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The dancers were circling around the maypole.
circling Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with circling
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Let's circle back to the budget after we finish discussing the marketing strategy.
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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.
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.
