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orbit

/ˈɔːbɪt/

/ˈɔrbɪt/

orbitnoun

orbits

/ˈɔːbɪt/

/ˈɔrbɪt/

Translations

орбита

The satellite was launched into orbit around the Earth.

Спутник был выведен на орбиту вокруг Земли.

Additional translations

траектория

сфера

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

orbitverb

orbited

Past Simple

orbited

Past Participle

orbiting

Gerund

/ˈɔː.bɪt/

/ˈɔr.bɪt/

Translations

вращаться

The moon orbits the Earth.

Луна вращается вокруг Земли.

облетать

The satellite will orbit the planet for several years.

Спутник будет облетать планету в течение нескольких лет.

Additional translations

курсировать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

orbitadjective

/ˈɔː.bɪt/

/ˈɔr.bɪt/

Attributive use before a noun, e.g. "orbit calculation"

Definitions

Relating to or connected with an orbit or orbits.

Engineers performed detailed orbit analysis before the launch.

orbitpast participle

Definitions

That has completed or been put into one or more orbits.

The most orbited body in the solar system is the Moon.

orbitgerund / present participle

Definitions

That is currently moving in an orbit.

The orbiting satellite transmitted high-resolution images.