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Definition orbit in British English

orbit noun

noun
/ˈɔː(r)bɪt/
1

the path that is taken by an object moving around a larger object in space

Example

the planet's orbit around the sun

Example

Space stations are designed to remain in orbit for years.

Synonyms and related words
rise go down eclipse
2

an area in which someone or something has power or influence

Example

For many years the region remained within the orbit of imperial Rome.

Synonyms and related words
kingdom domain orbit
3

the path that is taken by an electron around the nucleus of an atom

Synonyms and related words
alpha particle anion antiparticle
Definition orbit in British English