orbit
Translation
orbit, sphere of influence, ambit
Examples
The Earth is in orbit around the Sun.
The Earth is in orbit around the Sun.
He is outside my orbit of influence.
He is outside my orbit of influence.
Grammar Patterns
((in orbit)) 〈around sth.〉 travelling in a curved path around a planet or star The satellite is in orbit around the Earth.
((orbit of influence)) a person's sphere of influence That issue is outside my orbit of influence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: path, trajectory (for celestial); sphere, scope (for influence)
Etymology
From Latin 'orbita' (wheel track), from 'orbis' (circle, wheel).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'orb' (a sphere) moving in a circular path. This applies to both planets and social influence.