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• present participle of revolve.

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
• unrevolving
  adjective
• revolvingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of revolving

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

Example Sentences

Also, state-prison leadership, usually governor appointees, can be a revolving door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The Swiss-listed stock has plummeted 41% since early 2022, dragged down by weak sales, misguided acquisitions, and a revolving door at the top.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The club also confirmed borrowings on a revolving credit facility on 31 March were £262.5m.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The company had to draw $2.15 billion from its revolving credit facility to pay Netflix a $2.8-billion termination fee that Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

But the flap he had to lift was at the other end, and she got to the revolving door before he could come out and catch her.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling