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Plural for a curved or circular path or movement
“The moon moves in an orbit around the Earth.”
Plural for the path or trajectory taken by a moving object or person
“The concern is that the gravitational tug of Jupiter could alter the orbit of the spacecraft and cause it to hit Europa or another moon.”
Plural for an area of activity, interest or influence
“In a different orbit altogether are forthcoming books by two authors also associated with the pop business.”
Plural for the scope, extent or bounds of something
“Countries cannot be liberated from imperialism and at the same time continue to remain within its orbit of influence.”
Plural for a hollow area within the body
Plural for the bony cavity which contains the eyeball and its associated muscles, vessels, and nerves
Plural for something in the shape of a circle
To move in a circle, especially around something
“After many early failures in the 1960s, Mars 5 managed to orbit the planet in 1973 and send back many pictures.”
To send off into the skies or space
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