revolve around

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Definition
  1. Verb (intransitive):
    • To move in a circular orbit around a central point or object.
    • To have something as the most important element, theme, or focus; to be primarily concerned with or dependent on something.
Usage
  • Verb (intransitive):
    • When describing orbital motion, the subject is the moving object and the object of "around" is the central point.
    • When describing a thematic or logical focus, the subject is the situation, discussion, or person's life, and the object of "around" is the central theme or concern.
Examples
  • Verb (intransitive):
    • The moon revolves around the Earth.
    • The discussion revolved around the new company policy.
    • Her world revolves around her newborn baby.
Advanced Usage
  • "to revolve around someone": To have one's life, emotions, or actions completely focused on another person.
    • Ever since they met, his life has revolved around her.
  • "to revolve around an idea/concept": To have a theory, argument, or story based primarily on a single core idea.
    • The philosopher's entire thesis revolves around the concept of free will.
Variants and Related Words
  • Revolve (verb): To rotate or turn around a central point. (e.g., )
  • Revolution (noun): One complete circular movement around a central point; a fundamental change.
  • Orbit (verb/noun): A synonym for the physical motion of revolving around.
Synonyms
  • Center on: To have as a central focus.
  • Focus on: To concentrate attention or activity on.
  • Hinge on: To depend entirely on.
  • Circle: To move in a circle around.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • (This concept is inherent to the phrasal verb "revolve around." Other phrasal verbs with "revolve" are uncommon.)
Related Idioms
  • "The world revolves around...": Used, sometimes critically, to say someone acts as if they are the most important person or thing.
    • He acts like the world revolves around him.
Verb
  1. move around in a circular motion
    • The Earth revolves around the Sun
  2. center upon
    • Her entire attention centered on her children
    • Our day revolved around our work

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