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revolving

[ ri-vol-ving ]

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

/ ɪˈɒɪŋ /

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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Derived Forms

  • ˈDZԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·DZiԲ· adverb
  • ԴDzr·DZiԲ adjective
  • ܲr·DZiԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of revolving1

First recorded in 1690–1700; revolve + -ing 2
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Lately, Kazanjian has seen “a revolving door” of clients eager to melt their jewelry collections.

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This counting can say nothing about the work environment folks encounter or whether these numbers are arrived at by a revolving door of hiring and attrition.

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They leaned on dominant starting pitching, then a revolving door of reliable arms out of the bullpen.

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He has handled the unenviable task of being a late-game replacement behind the dish, navigating a revolving door of pitchers with a confidence that has struck club personnel.

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“I mean, you’re happy to see your friend. But you’re also like, ‘Dang, it’s those guys who are in the revolving door.’”

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