to revolve around sth — girare or ruotare intorno a qc
the Earth revolves on its own axis — la Terra ruota intorno al proprio asse
he thinks everything revolves round him — si crede il centro dell'universo
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
Revolve — Re*volve , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Revolved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Revolving}.] [L. revolvere, revolutum; pref. re re + volvere to roll, turn round. See {Voluble}, and cf. {Revolt}, {revolution}.] 1. To turn or roll round on, or as on, an axis, like a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
revolve — re‧volve [rɪˈvɒlv ǁ rɪˈvɑːlv] verb [transitive] BANKING to make loan repayments of less than the full amount due each month: • Banks make money on the interest rates they charge cardholders who revolve their balances … Financial and business terms
Revolve — Re*volve , v. t. 1. To cause to turn, as on an axis. [1913 Webster] Then in the east her turn she shines, Revolved on heaven s great axile. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
revolve — re|volve [ rı valv ] verb * intransitive to turn or spin around a central point: The platform revolved to reveal a whole new stage setting. revolve on: The Earth revolves on its axis. revolve around: The planets revolve around the Sun. a.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
revolve — re|volve [rıˈvɔlv US rıˈva:lv] v [I and T] [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: revolvere to roll back, cause to return , from volvere to roll ] to move around like a wheel, or to make something move around like a wheel →↑revolution, turn ↑turn ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
revolve — re·volve || rɪ vÉ‘lv / vÉ’lv v. rotate, turn, spin; encircle, move in a circle around a central point; think about, contemplate … English contemporary dictionary
revolve — re·volve … English syllables
revolve — re•volve [[t]rɪˈvɒlv[/t]] v. volved, volv•ing 1) to move in a curving course or orbit: The earth revolves around the sun[/ex] 2) to turn around or rotate, as on an axis: The wheel revolved slowly[/ex] 3) to focus or center 4) to proceed or occur… … From formal English to slang
revolve round somebody — reˈvolve around/round sb/sth derived to have sb/sth as the main interest or subject • His whole life revolves around surfing. • She thinks that the world revolves around her. • The discussion revolved around the question of changing the club s… … Useful english dictionary
revolve around somebody — reˈvolve around/round sb/sth derived to have sb/sth as the main interest or subject • His whole life revolves around surfing. • She thinks that the world revolves around her. • The discussion revolved around the question of changing the club s… … Useful english dictionary
re|volve — «rih VOLV», verb, volved, volv|ing, noun. –v.i. 1. to move in a circle; move in a curve around a point: »The moon revolves around the earth. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under turn. (Cf. ↑turn) 2. to turn around a center or axis; … Useful english dictionary
