Revolve Around (Verb)
Meaning 1
Center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Move around in a circular motion; "The Earth revolves around the Sun".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The planets in the solar system revolve around the Sun due to its immense gravitational pull.
- The wheels of the watch revolve around a central axis to measure time.
- The dancers' choreographed routine was designed to revolve around the lead singer.
- In ancient astronomy, it was believed that the stars revolve around the Earth, but this theory has since been disproven.
- The Ferris wheel's seats revolve around its central hub, providing a thrilling view of the surrounding landscape.