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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•volv•ing (ri vol′ving),USA pronunciation adj. - that revolves:a revolving table top.
- Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]noting or pertaining to a radial engine whose cylinders revolve around a stationary crankshaft, as the engine of a helicopter.
- revolve + -ing2 1690–1700
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: revolving /rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/ adj - moving around a central axis: revolving door
- (of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments
- (of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded
re•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.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: revolve /rɪˈvɒlv/ vb - to move or cause to move around a centre or axis; rotate
- (intransitive) to occur periodically or in cycles
- to consider or be considered
- (intr; followed by around or about) to be centred or focused (upon): Juliet's thoughts revolved around Romeo
n - a circular section of a stage that can be rotated by electric power to provide a scene change
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin revolvere, from re- + volvere to roll, windreˈvolvable adj |