circle
verb /ˈsɜː.kl̩/
/ˈsɝː-/ Definition
C2 [I or T] to move in a circle, often around something: The plane circled for an hour before receiving permission to land. Security staff circled the grounds of the house with guard dogs every hour.Revolving, rotating and spinning B1 [T] to draw a circle around something: Circle the answer you think is correct. → See also encircleEnclosing, surrounding and immersing
(Definition of circle verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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