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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024re•volve /rɪˈvɑlv/USA pronunciation v., -volved, -volv•ing. - to move in a curving course:[no object]The earth revolves around the sun.
- to turn around, as around a center point: [no object]The wheel revolved slowly.[~ + object]He revolved the beads around in his hand.
- to focus or center on:[~ + around + object]The discussion revolved around a new plan to increase profits.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•volve (ri volv′),USA pronunciation v., -volved, -volv•ing. v.i. - to move in a circular or curving course or orbit:The earth revolves around the sun.
- to turn around or rotate, as on an axis:The wheel revolves slowly.
- to proceed or occur in a round or cycle;
come around again in the process of time;
recur. - to be revolved in the mind.
- to focus or center on.
v.t. - to cause to turn around, as on an axis.
- to cause to move in a circular or curving course, as about a central point.
- to think about;
consider.
- Latin revolvere to roll back, equivalent. to re- re- + volvere to roll, turn round
- Middle English revolven 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged orbit, circle.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See turn.
- 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ponder, study.
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