Plural for something in the shape of a circle
“In the ballroom, Lena noticed a circle of candles arranged loosely around her.”
Plural for a group of people with a shared profession, interests, or acquaintances
“His court became the center for a dazzling circle of poets.”
Plural for the domain in which something or someone is active
“The greatest blunders we make as investors occur when we try to reach at ideas that sit outside our circle of expertise.”
Plural for a series of events, especially one that goes around in a repetitive circle
“The knots symbolize the link between the physical and the spiritual life, while the loops symbolize the neverending circle of life.”
To move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once
“Alex would circle the building in his car as he searched for his missing cat.”
To spin, rotate or revolve around
“She tried to paddle with her hooves, but only managed to circle around in a tight circle.”
To form a ring around
“Decomposed granite paths circle the fountain, and a sandstone path leads to the front door.”
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