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/ˈsɜːr.kəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) is equidistant from a fixed center point.
The children drew a large circle on the pavement with chalk.
A group of people with shared interests or activities.
She is part of a circle of friends who meet every month for dinner.
A series of events or actions that are connected in a loop.
The story takes the reader through a circle of events that ultimately lead to a resolution.
verb
To draw or mark a circle around something.
Please circle the correct answer on the test sheet.
To move in a circle around something.
The helicopter circled the building several times before landing.
Etymology
Middle English 'circl', from Old French 'circl', from Latin 'circulus', a diminutive of 'circus' meaning 'circle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
circle of life:
The series of events that encompass the different stages of life.
run in circles:
To engage in a series of activities that lead nowhere.
coming full circle:
Returning to a starting point in a process.
circle back:
To return to a previous topic.
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Slang Meanings
Circle of trust
He's part of my circle of trust; I can share anything with him.
Circle jerk
The meeting turned into a bit of a circle jerk, with everyone just agreeing with each other.