revolving

American  

[ri-vol-ving] / rɪˈvɒl vɪŋ /

adjective

1. that revolves.

   a revolving table top.

2. Machinery. noting or pertaining to a radial engine whose cylinders revolve around a stationary crankshaft, as the engine of a helicopter.

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revolving British  

/ rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ /

adjective

1. moving around a central axis

   revolving door

2. (of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments

3. (of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded

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Other Word Forms

• nonrevolving adjective
• revolvingly adverb
• unrevolving adjective

Etymology

Origin of revolving

First recorded in 1690–1700; revolve + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The company also closed a revolving credit facility of up to $200 million, with an additional accordion option of up to $50 million.

From Barron's

Daniel was the star witness of a trial in February and March that revealed a subculture revolving around newly created crypto wealth.

From Los Angeles Times

“The more, the merrier,” says Vincent Day, who has separate clusters of close friends, some revolving around music, some around work, others from his kids’ school and a half-dozen from high school.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the revolving door, Marinakis retains the support of the fans - in contrast to Spurs - with the club also having frozen season ticket prices.

From BBC

The agency noted that the acquisition, if completed, “will result in materially higher leverage,” citing Paramount’s $58 billion debt commitment—which includes an existing $3.5 billion revolving credit facility—to fund the acquisition.

From Barron's

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling