ORBIT — Definition of ORBIT
noun
1
A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.
2
A sphere of influence; an area of control.
In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.
3
The course of one's usual progression, or the extent of one's typical range.
The convenience store was a heavily travelled point in her daily orbit, as she purchased both cigarettes and lottery tickets there.
4
The bony cavity containing the eyeball; the eye socket.
verb
1
To circle or revolve around another object.
The Earth orbits the Sun.
2
To move around the general vicinity of something.
The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, begging for sweets.
3
To place an object into an orbit around a planet.
A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/orbit
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