revolve around
1 of 1verb/rɪˈvɑlv əˈraʊnd/
Forms:revolves around,revolving around,revolved around,revolved around
1
to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest
- The plot of the movie revolves around a detective solving a complex mystery.
- The success of the project largely revolves around effective teamwork.
- Her entire career revolves around promoting environmental awareness.
- The novel's story revolves around the life of a young musician.
- This debate will revolve around the key issues of healthcare and education.
2
to rotate in a circular motion around a central point
- The Earth revolves around the Sun in its annual orbit.
- The ceiling fan's blades revolve around to circulate air in the room.
- The planets in our solar system revolve around the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
- The dancer made graceful movements that appeared to revolve around a central point.
- The merry-go-round at the park allows children to revolve around a fixed pole.
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