Orbit
01
bana, omloppsbana
the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.
Exempel
When a spacecraft enters the orbit of another planet, it must adjust its velocity to achieve a stable trajectory.
När ett rymdfarkost går in i en annan planets bana, måste den justera sin hastighet för att uppnå en stabil bana.
02
an area in which something operates, exerts influence, or holds power
Exempel
Artists often work within the orbit of galleries and patrons.
03
a particular environment, sphere, or walk of life
Exempel
He entered the orbit of political power.
04
the hollow in the skull that holds and supports the eyeball
Exempel
The orbit protects the delicate structures of the eye.
05
the path followed by an electron around an atom's nucleus
Exempel
The electron moved to a higher orbit after excitation.
to orbit
01
kretsta, rotera kring
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
Exempel
The comet orbits the sun in a highly elliptical path, taking it far out into the outer reaches of the solar system.
Kometen kretar runt solen i en högst elliptisk bana, vilket tar den långt ut till ytterkanterna av solsystemet.
