revolve

Definition

To bring back into a particular place or condition; to restore.

Etymology

From Middle English revolven (“to change direction”), borrowed from Old French revolver (“to reflect upon”), from Latin revolvere (“turn over, roll back, reflect upon”), from re- (“back”) + volvō (“roll”); see voluble, volve.

Example Sentences

• "The Earth revolves around the sun."
• "The Earth revolves once every twenty-four hours."
• "It is never possible to settle down to the ordinary routine of life at sea until the screw begins to revolve. There is an hour or two, after the passengers have embarked, which is disquieting and fussy."

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