circulate

• Verbe désignant l'action de se déplacer ou de faire passer quelque chose en un circuit, ou de passer d'une personne à une autre ou d'un lieu à un autre.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or passing something around, or of being passed from person to person or place to place.

1. Move aroundB1formal

   To move continuously or freely through a closed system or area.

   circuler

   • Blood circulates through the body via the heart and blood vessels.
   • The fan helps to circulate air in the room.
   • Water circulates through the pipes in the heating system.

   Synonymescourseflowgo aroundmove aroundround

2. Spread informationB1formal

   To pass from person to person or place to place, often referring to news, rumors, or documents.

   circuler (diffuser)

   • The news circulated quickly through the office.
   • They circulated a memo about the new policy.
   • Rumors began to circulate about the company's merger.

   Synonymesbroadcastdisseminatedistributepass aroundpropagatespread

   Antonymesconcealsuppress

3. Move in societyB2formal

   To move around and talk to different people in a social setting.

   Circuler (dans une réunion)

   • At the party, she circulated among the guests.
   • He circulated the room, shaking hands with everyone.
   • The host circulated to ensure all guests were comfortable.

   Synonymesfraternizeminglemix