orbit

/ˈɔːbɪt/

/ˈɔɹbət/

Orbit

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

synonyms : ambit

a particular environment or walk of life

synonyms : area

the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball

the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom

to orbit

MAIN VERB

to move around a star, planet, or a large object in the space

synonyms : orb

Examples

1. The tracking system keeps the satellite in orbit.

2. The Earth is part of our solar system, orbiting around the sun.

3. In the Milky Way, billions of stars orbit the galactic center.

4. Electrons orbit the atom core.