orbit: significado y definiciones

The path of a celestial body or an artificial satellite as it revolves around another body.

One complete revolution of such a body.

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.

A range of activity, experience, or knowledge.

A range of control or influence: "What magnetism drew these quaking ruined creatures into his orbit?” ( Malcolm Lowry). See Synonyms at range.

Either of two bony cavities in the skull containing an eye and its external structures; an eye socket.

To put into an orbit: orbit a satellite.

To revolve around (a center of attraction): The moon orbits Earth.

To move in an orbit.