revolve

• Sich im Kreis bewegen oder drehen; sich um etwas als Zentrum oder Thema drehen.

To move in a circular orbit around a central point or axis; to have something as a primary focus or central theme.

1. To move in a circle around a central pointB1formalscientific

   To travel in a circular or elliptical path around a center, axis, or another object.

   Sich um einen Mittelpunkt drehen

   • The planets revolve around the sun.
   • The carousel revolved slowly, playing cheerful music.
   • A tiny satellite revolves in orbit around the asteroid.
   • The blades of the windmill revolve whenever the wind blows.
   • Electrons revolve around the nucleus of an atom.

   Synonymecirclegyrateorbitrotateturnwheel

2. To have something as a main topic or focusB2formal

   To be centered or focused on a particular person, thing, or idea as the most important element.

   Sich um etwas drehen, auf etwas ausgerichtet sein

   • The entire discussion revolved around the budget cuts.
   • His life seems to revolve around his career.
   • The plot revolves around a mysterious disappearance.
   • All her questions revolved around the same central issue.
   • The charity's work revolves around helping the homeless.

   Synonymecenter oncircle aroundfocus onhinge on

Phrasal-Variantenrevolve around