From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrevolvere‧volve /rɪˈvɒlv $ rɪˈvɑːlv/ ●○○ verb [intransitive, transitive] TURNto move around like a wheel, or to make something move around like a wheel → revolution, turn The wheel began to revolve. The restaurant slowly revolves, giving excellent views of the city. Using graphics software, you can revolve the image on the screen. → revolve around somebody/something→ See Verb table
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revolve• For many, the critical point in the conflict will revolve around giving up work.• Other reasons revolve around the changing demands and expectations of consumers and their agents.• His whole sensibility revolves around the fact that he was born white and is now a cop.• Yannis Kokkos' sets keep revolving for 110 minutes.• A green and blue mobile revolved slowly above our heads.• Piper leaned backwards, staggering, and watched the room revolve until his brain seemed to hum with the motion.From Longman Business Dictionaryrevolvere‧volve /rɪˈvɒlvrɪˈvɑːlv/ verb [transitive] BANKING to make loan repayments of less than the full amount due each monthBanks make money on the interest rates they charge cardholders who revolve their balances.→ See Verb tableOrigin revolve (1300-1400) Latin revolvere “to roll back, cause to return”, from volvere “to roll” 