Orbit (en. Orbita)

/ˈɔːr.bɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The path followed by a celestial body, such as a planet, moon, or satellite, around another celestial body.
The Earth revolves in its orbit around the Sun.
Ang Earth ay umiikot sa orbit nito sa paligid ng Araw.
A non-linear path used by an object, such as electrons in an atom.
Electrons have orbits around the nucleus of an atom.
Ang mga elektron ay may mga orbit sa paligid ng nucleus ng atom.
The scope or reference of a process or event.
The orbit of the discussion is focused on environmental issues.
Ang orbit ng talakayan ay nakatuon sa mga isyung pangkalikasan.

Etymology

From Latin 'orbita' meaning 'pathway'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in orbit
around another object or celestial body
sa orbit
orbital path
the specific path of a celestial body
orbital path

Related Words

orbital
Related to orbits or orbital paths.
orbital

Slang Meanings

The surroundings or range of something in its movement around another object, like a never-ending interaction.
It feels like I'm in the orbit of my crush, I keep thinking about them.
Para bang nasa orbit ako ng crush ko, lagi na lang ako naiisipan.
Hanging out or interacting with friends or acquaintances, like an endless circular motion.
Include me in your orbit, I want to hang out too!
Isama mo ako sa orbit ninyo, gusto ko rin makasama!