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

"Staffordshire needs stability after this revolving door with three leaders in nine months, so we hope Reform can find at least one councillor from their ranks who is up to the job."

From BBC

Rather, Japan has had a revolving door of prime ministers.

From BBC

The revolving sushi bar chain lifted prices after receiving survey feedback from diners on Kura Sushi’s value compared with competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street seems to agree: Susquehanna analysts in January made the case for Affirm to take market share from revolving credit over time.

From Barron's

Revenue rose 10% to $18.98 billion, driven by higher card member spending, card fee growth and increased net interest income due to growth in revolving loan balances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling