B2verbsciencespace
US/rɪˈvɑːlv/
UK/rɪˈvɒlv/
to move in a circle around a central point, or to have something as the main focus
In context
The Earth revolves around the sun once every year.
His whole life seems to revolve around football and his friends.
The restaurant has a table that revolves slowly to show the view.
Words that go with revolve
verb + preposition
- revolve aroundThe story revolves around a young detective.
- revolve around the sunThe planets revolve around the sun.
- revolve around moneyTheir arguments always revolve around money.
- revolve onThe door revolves on a metal pin.
verb + adverb
- revolve slowlyThe wheel revolved slowly in the wind.
- revolve freelyThe wheels revolve freely on the axle.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The Earth revolves the sun.Correct: The Earth revolves around the sun.