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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.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of revolving

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

Example Sentences

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Last quarter, Tesla entered into an uncommitted revolving loan and security agreement with a group of banks that allows it to borrow up to $1.5 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Sometimes, they’d suggest creating a video or podcast series revolving around the living family member “talking” to the copy.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

The lenders behind Spirit’s revolving credit line filed an objection to the reorganization plan last week, saying the proposal doesn’t account for the airline’s sharply higher costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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 • Mar. 25, 2026

“They were a birthday present!” shouted Ron, revolving slowly in midair as he struggled to get free.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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