revolver

BrE /rɪˈvɒl.və/ AmE /rɪˈvɑːlv̚.ər/

verb / noun en → es

past revolved pp revolved ing revolving

1 MOVE/ROTATE [intransitive] B1

to turn around a central point or axis; to rotate

girar, rotar, dar vueltas

  • revolve around something

Collocations the Earth revolves around the Sun · a wheel revolving on an axle

  • The Earth revolves around the sun.

    La Tierra gira alrededor del sol.

2 SEARCH [transitive] B1

to search through something carefully and thoroughly, especially to find something specific

buscar, revolver (en algo)

  • revolve something

Collocations revolver a drawer for keys · revolver through papers

  • She revolved the room looking for her phone.

    Ella buscó en la habitación revolviendo todo para encontrar su teléfono.

3 GUN [noun] B2

a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder that holds several bullets

revólver, pistola (de tambor)

Collocations carry a revolver

  • He carried a revolver in his pocket.

    Llevaba un revólver en el bolsillo.