orbits

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the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star:

in orbit The satellite is now in a stable orbit.

go into orbit around Once in space, the spacecraft will go into orbit around Earth.

one of two round areas in the skull (= the bones of the head) on either side of the nose that contain the eyes:

A dental infection involving the upper teeth can easily spread itself into the orbit.

Anatomically, the orbit consists of six facial bones.

to follow a curved path around a planet or star:

On this mission the Shuttle will orbit (the Earth) at a height of several hundred miles.

the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star that has gravity (= a pulling force)

An orbit is also the path an electron takes around the nucleus (= central part) of an atom.

Orbit also means the round hollow area surrounding the eye.