Orbit

English Meaning

The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.

1. The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body.
2. One complete revolution of such a body.
3. The path of a body in a field of force surrounding another body; for example, the movement of an atomic electron in relation to a nucleus.
4. A range of activity, experience, or knowledge.
5. A range of control or influence: "What magnetism drew these quaking ruined creatures into his orbit?” ( Malcolm Lowry). See Synonyms at range.
6. Either of two bony cavities in the skull containing an eye and its external structures; an eye socket.
7. To put into an orbit: orbit a satellite.
8. To revolve around (a center of attraction): The moon orbits Earth.
9. To move in an orbit.