CEFR B1

orbiting

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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orbiting (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.
Astronomers are searching for exoplanets in stable orbits around other stars.

How to Use orbiting

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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