CEFR B1

orbit

noun

Meaning

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.

Examples

The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes about 27.3 days.
Satellites are placed in orbit to gather data about our planet.

Synonyms: path, circuit, revolution, trajectory

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orbit (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

Definition

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon.

Examples

The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes about 27.3 days.
Satellites are placed in orbit to gather data about our planet.

How to Use orbit

orbit around (prepositional phrase): To move in a curved path around a central object. — "The moon orbits around the Earth."
in orbit (prepositional phrase): Describing something that is moving around a central object in space. — "The satellite is now in orbit."

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