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

I have, however, seen many people pass through the financial markets’ revolving door that is reserved for self-proclaimed experts who benefit from other people’s money.

From Barron's

For customers with revolving balances, banks likely would take a big profit hit if they slashed interest rates on cards to 10%, Gordon said.

From MarketWatch

The dialogue between managers and the public investment community therefore becomes performative theater, revolving around quarterly earnings estimates even though both sides are dubious about the long-run significance of those earnings.

From Barron's

The streaming giant said it entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit agreement that provides up to $5 billion in financing for the Warner Bros. merger deal.

From MarketWatch

The revolving credit facility will mature three years after the Warner Bros. deal closes, three years after the deal is terminated, or by Dec. 19, 2030–whichever occurs earliest, according to the filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling