orbit

BrE /ˈɒr.bɪt/ AmE /ˈɔːr.bɪt/

noun / verb en → es

1 SPACE [noun] B2

the curved path that a planet, moon, satellite, etc. follows around the sun or another planet

órbita

Collocations orbit of the Earth

  • The moon orbits around the Earth.

    La luna orbita alrededor de la Tierra.

2 MOVE [intransitive] B2

to move in a circular path around something, especially in space

orbitar

Collocations orbit the Earth

  • The International Space Station orbits the Earth.

    La Estación Espacial Internacional orbita la Tierra.

3 THINK [transitive] C1

to think about something carefully and for a long time, often with the aim of making a decision or solving a problem

pensar en profundidad sobre algo

  • orbit sth
  • She has been orbiting the idea of starting her own business.

    Ella ha estado pensando en profundidad sobre iniciar su propio negocio.