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Definition centre around in British English

centre around phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if something centres around someone or something, or if you centre something around them, they are its main subject of attention or interest

Example

The debate centred around the issue of finance.

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2

if something centres around a place, or if you centre something around it, it happens mainly there

Example

The celebrations will all centre around the church.

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Definition centre around in British English