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Orbit
01
orbite
the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.
Exemples
The space station travels in a low Earth orbit, allowing it to circle the planet every 90 minutes.
La station spatiale voyage dans une orbite basse terrestre, ce qui lui permet de faire le tour de la planète toutes les 90 minutes.
02
an area in which something operates, exerts influence, or holds power
Exemples
He operated within the orbit of government agencies.
03
a particular environment, sphere, or walk of life
Exemples
The writer remained in the orbit of literary circles.
04
the hollow in the skull that holds and supports the eyeball
Exemples
Muscles attach to the orbit to control eye movement.
05
the path followed by an electron around an atom's nucleus
Exemples
The energy level determines an electron 's orbit.
to orbit
01
orbiter autour de
to move around a star, planet, or a large object in space
Transitive: to orbit a planet or star | to orbit around a planet or star
Exemples
The International Space Station orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 408 kilometers.
La Station spatiale internationale orbite autour de la Terre à une altitude d'environ 408 kilomètres.
