revolved

An adjective describing something that is turned or rotated around an axis; often used in technical or mechanical contexts.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que describe algo que ha sido girado o que gira alrededor de un eje; se usa frecuentemente en contextos técnicos o mecánicos.

1. Turned around an axis B2 formal

   Having moved in a circular path around a central point or axis.

   • The revolved wheel created a smooth motion.
   • The planet's revolved orbit was carefully calculated.
   • The revolved mechanism allowed the door to open silently.

   🇪🇸girado alrededor de un eje

   Sinónimos: rotatedturned

• more revolved comparative form
• most revolved superlative form

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

• 🇪🇸Girar o moverse en círculo; también, tratar o centrarse en torno a un tema o idea principal.

1. To move in a circle around a central point B1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Girar alrededor de un punto central

   Sinónimos: circlegyrateorbitrotateturnwheel

2. To have something as a main topic or focus B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇪🇸Girar en torno a

   Sinónimos: center oncircle aroundfocus onhinge on

• revolved past participle
• revolved past simple
• revolving present participle
• revolves third person singular

Variantes phrasal: revolve around