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Orbit
01
the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.
Examples
The satellite was placed into a stable orbit to continuously monitor weather patterns from space.
The space station travels in a low Earth orbit, allowing it to circle the planet every 90 minutes.
02
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
Examples
The corporation extended its orbit into international markets.
He operated within the orbit of government agencies.
03
a particular environment or walk of life
Examples
She moved in the orbit of the fashion industry.
The writer remained in the orbit of literary circles.
04
the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball
Examples
The fracture damaged the orbit around his eye.
Muscles attach to the orbit to control eye movement.
05
the path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom
Examples
The orbit of an electron affects chemical bonding.
The energy level determines an electron 's orbit.
to orbit
01
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
Examples
The moon orbits around the Earth once every 27.3 days.
The International Space Station orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 408 kilometers.
