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orbit

UK
/ˈɔːbɪt/
US
/ˈɔrbɪt/

Translations

orbitnoun
orbits
pl
UK
/ˈɔːbɪt/
US
/ˈɔrbɪt/
The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
Le satellite a été lancé en orbite autour de la Terre.
Additional translations
orbiteanatomie
orbiteau figuré
Synonyms
circle
course
trajectory
revolution
ring
route
path
orbitverb
orbited
Past Simple
orbited
Past Participle
orbiting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɔː.bɪt/
US
/ˈɔr.bɪt/
The satellite orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.
Le satellite orbite autour de la Terre toutes les 90 minutes.
Additional translations
graviter
Synonyms
revolve
surround
encircle
rotate
circle
orbitadjective
UK
/ˈɔː.bɪt/
US
/ˈɔr.bɪt/
Attributive use before a noun, e.g. "orbit calculation"
Engineers performed detailed orbit analysis before the launch.
Les ingénieurs ont effectué une analyse orbitale détaillée avant le lancement.

Definitions

orbitnoun
The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.
The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.
A range or sphere of activity or influence.
The company expanded its orbit of operations to include international markets.
The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball; the eye socket.
The doctor examined the patient's orbit for any signs of injury.
orbitverb
To move in a circular or elliptical path around a celestial body due to gravitational forces.
The satellite orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.
To move or travel around something in a curved path.
The moon orbits around the planet, creating a beautiful view in the night sky.
orbitadjective
Relating to or connected with an orbit or orbits.
Engineers performed detailed orbit analysis before the launch.
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