revolve around

/riˈvɑlv əˈraʊnd/
/riˈvɔlv əˈraʊnd/
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Other forms: revolves around; revolved around; revolving around

Definitions of revolve around
  1. verb
    center upon
    “Our day revolved around our work”
    synonyms: center, center on, concentrate on, focus on, revolve about
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    type of:
    bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on
    be relevant to
  2. verb
    move around in a circular motion
    “The Earth revolves around the Sun”
    synonyms: circle around, circle round
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    type of:
    circle
    travel around something
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