Definition

1. Verb:
   • To revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis: To turn or rotate rapidly in a circular motion around a central point, often one's own body or a fixed spot.

Usage

• The verb "spin around" describes a rapid, continuous rotational movement. It is often used for physical actions performed by people, objects, or celestial bodies. It implies a fast, sometimes dizzying, circular motion centered on the actor itself.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The dancer began to spin around on the stage, her dress flaring out.
  • The child laughed as he made the toy top spin around on the floor.
  • The ice skater can spin around multiple times before landing her jump.

Advanced Usage

• "to spin someone around": To cause another person to rotate quickly.
  • He grabbed her hands and spun her around in joy.

Variants and Related Words

• Spin (verb): To turn or cause to turn rapidly. This is the root verb, with "around" often added for emphasis on the circular nature.
  • The wheels began to spin on the icy road.

Synonyms

• Whirl: To spin around rapidly.
• Twirl: To spin quickly and lightly.
• Revolve: To move in a circle around a central point.
• Rotate: To turn around a center or axis.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Spin out: To lose control and rotate, often used for vehicles.
  • The car spun out on the wet curve.

Related Idioms

• Make someone's head spin: To confuse or overwhelm someone.
  • The complex instructions made my head spin.

Verb

1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
   • The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy