circle

[US]/'sɜːk(ə)l/
[UK]/'sɝkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a round shape that has no beginning or end; a closed curved line that is equidistant from a fixed point
n. a group of people with shared interests or goals
vt. to form a circle around something
vt. & vi. to move in a circular path

Phrases & Collocations

full circle

in circles

vicious circle

economic circle

in a circle

business circle

virtuous circle

circle around

life circle

arctic circle

inner circle

small circle

circle of life

come full circle

perfect circle

great circle

circle round

unit circle

Example Sentences

the circle of the seasons

circle the correct answers.

an exclusive circle of friends

describe a circle with a compass.

the lamp spread a circle of light.

his circle of intimates.

circle for discus throwing

a narrow circle of friends

They sat in a circle round the fire.

a satellite's circle around the earth.

circumscribe a circle around a square.

the high-school set.See Synonyms at circle

a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

the abbey was circled by a huge wall.

on the diameter of a circle an equilateral triangle is described.

the expression for the circumference of a circle is 2πr.

the inner circles of government.

circles intersecting on a graph.

divide the circle into three equal parts.

Real-world Examples

Just -- a circle. Gather means a circle.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

There were many planets and asteroids circling the sun.

Source: BBC documentary "The Mystery of the Moon"

Their status within national scholarly circles is unparalleled.

Source: Advanced American English by Lai Shih-hsiung

It's a very vicious circle, I think, right?

Source: 6 Minute English

Let's gather and circle round. Let's gather and circle round.

Source: Blue little koala

Do I remove you from my calling circle?

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

How did you square that circle?

Source: CNN Listening November 2013 Collection

Cut two 'C'-shape circles out of card.

Source: Children's handicraft class

Now, that is the circle of life.

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

Jill drew five circles on the paper.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

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