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Definition center around in American English

center around phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if something centers around a person or thing, or is centered around them, they are its main subject of attention or interest

Example

A substantial portion of the debate centered around the issue of coalitions.

Example

The talk centered around trade relations with China.

Synonyms and related words
link surround correspond
2

if something centers around a place, it happens mainly there

Example

The celebrations will center around the church.

Synonyms and related words
happen come about occur
Definition center around in American English