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orbit

[ˈɔːbɪt]

orbit Definition

  • 1the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon
  • 2the range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest

Using orbit: Examples

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

  • Example

    The Earth orbits around the Sun.

  • Example

    The satellite is in a geostationary orbit.

  • Example

    His interests orbit around music and art.

  • Example

    The company's business model orbits around sustainability.

orbit Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with orbit

  • in space, revolving around a celestial object

    Example

    The International Space Station is in orbit around the Earth.

  • come/go into orbit

    to enter into a stable and predictable pattern or routine

    Example

    After the new manager came in, the department's productivity went into orbit.

  • the area or sphere of influence of a person, organization, or country

    Example

    The United States has a large orbit of influence in the Western Hemisphere.

Origins of orbit

from Latin 'orbita', meaning 'wheel track'

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Summary: orbit in Brief

The term 'orbit' [ˈɔːbɪt] refers to the path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon. It can also denote the range of one's knowledge, experience, or interest, as in 'His interests orbit around music and art.' Phrases like 'in orbit' describe being in space, while 'come/go into orbit' describes entering into a stable pattern or routine.

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