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orbit (noun)
A circular or elliptical path of one object around another object, particularly in astronomy and space travel.
The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes nearly one month to complete.

orbit (noun)
A sphere of influence; an area of control.
In the post WWII era, several eastern European countries came into the orbit of the Soviet Union.

orbit (noun)
The course of one's usual progression, or the extent of one's typical range.

orbit (verb)
To circle or revolve around another object.
The Earth orbits the Sun.

orbit (verb)
To move around the general vicinity of something.
The harried mother had a cloud of children orbiting her, asking for sweets.

orbit (verb)
To place an object into an orbit around a planet.
A rocket was used to orbit the satellite.

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January 24, 2019

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