circle-in

[ sur-kuh l-in ]

/ ˈsɜr kəlˌɪn /

noun Movies, Television.

iris-in.

Words nearby circle-in

circle of curvature, circle of declination, circle of least confusion, circle of willis, circle time, circle-in, circle-out, circlet, circleville, circlip, circlorama

Definition for circle-in (2 of 2)

circle

[ sur-kuhl ]

/ ˈsɜr kəl /

noun

a closed plane curve consisting of all points at a given distance from a point within it called the center. Equation: x2 + y2 = r2.

the portion of a plane bounded by such a curve.

any circular or ringlike object, formation, or arrangement: a circle of dancers.

a ring, circlet, or crown.

the ring of a circus.

a section of seats in a theater: dress circle.

the area within which something acts, exerts influence, etc.; realm; sphere: A politician has a wide circle of influence.

a series ending where it began, especially when perpetually repeated; cycle: the circle of the year.

Logic. an argument ostensibly proving a conclusion but actually assuming the conclusion or its equivalent as a premise; vicious circle.

a complete series forming a connected whole; cycle: the circle of the sciences.

a number of persons bound by a common tie; coterie: a literary circle; a family circle.

Government. an administrative division, especially of a province.

Geography. a parallel of latitude.

Astronomy.

(formerly) the orbit of a heavenly body.
meridian circle.

Surveying. a glass or metal disk mounted concentrically with the spindle of a theodolite or level and graduated so that the angle at which the alidade is set may be read.

a sphere or orb: the circle of the earth.

a ring of light in the sky; halo.

verb (used with object), cir·cled, cir·cling.

to enclose in a circle; surround; encircle: Circle the correct answer on the exam paper. The enemy circled the hill.

to move in a circle or circuit around; rotate or revolve around: He circled the house cautiously.

to change course so as to pass by or avoid collision with; bypass; evade: The ship carefully circled the iceberg.

verb (used without object), cir·cled, cir·cling.

to move in a circle or circuit: The plane circled for half an hour before landing.

Movies, Television. to iris (usually followed by in or out).

Origin of circle

before 1000; < Latin circulus, equivalent to circ(us) (see circus) + -ulus -ule; replacing Middle English cercle < Old French < Latin, as above; replacing Old English circul < Latin, as above

SYNONYMS FOR circle

3 ring, halo, corona.

synonym study for circle

11. Circle, club, coterie, set, society are terms applied to restricted social groups. A circle may be a little group; in the plural it often suggests a whole section of society interested in one mode of life, occupation, etc.: a sewing circle; a language circle; in theatrical circles. Club implies an association with definite requirements for membership and fixed dues: an athletic club. Coterie suggests a little group closely and intimately associated because of congeniality: a literary coterie. Set refers to a number of persons of similar background, interests, etc., somewhat like a clique ( see ring¹ ) but without disapproving connotations; however, it often implies wealth or interest in social activities: the country club set. A society is a group associated to further common interests of a cultural or practical kind: a Humane Society.

OTHER WORDS FROM circle

cir·cler, noun in·ter·cir·cle, verb (used with object), in·ter·cir·cled, in·ter·cir·cling. re·cir·cle, verb, re·cir·cled, re·cir·cling. un·cir·cled, adjective

un·der·cir·cle, verb (used with object), un·der·cir·cled, un·der·cir·cling. un·der·cir·cle, noun

British Dictionary definitions for circle-in

circle

/ (ˈsɜːkəl) /

noun

maths a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a given fixed point, the centre. Equation: (x –h)² + (y –k)² = r ² where r is the radius and (h, k) are the coordinates of the centre; area πr²; circumference: 2π r

the figure enclosed by such a curve

theatre the section of seats above the main level of the auditorium, usually comprising the dress circle and the upper circle

something formed or arranged in the shape of a circle

a group of people sharing an interest, activity, upbringing, etc; set golf circles; a family circle

a domain or area of activity, interest, or influence

a circuit

a process or chain of events or parts that forms a connected whole; cycle

a parallel of latitude See also great circle, small circle

the ring of a circus

one of a number of Neolithic or Bronze Age rings of standing stones, such as Stonehenge, found in Europe and thought to be associated with some form of ritual or astronomical measurement

hockey See striking circle

a circular argument See vicious circle (def. 2)

come full circle to arrive back at one's starting point See also vicious circle

go round in circles or run round in circles to engage in energetic but fruitless activity

verb

to move in a circle (around) we circled the city by car

(tr) to enclose in a circle; encircle

Derived forms of circle

circler, noun

Word Origin for circle

C14: from Latin circulus a circular figure, from circus ring, circle

Medical definitions for circle-in

circle

[ sûr′kəl ]

n.

A ring-shaped structure or group of structures.

A line or process with every point equidistant from the center.

Scientific definitions for circle-in

circle

[ sûr′kəl ]

A closed curve whose points are all on the same plane and at the same distance from a fixed point (the center).

Idioms and Phrases with circle-in

circle

see full circle; go around (in circles); run around (in circles); run rings (circles) around; vicious circle.

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circle-in

noun Movies, Television.

Words nearby circle-in

Definition for circle-in (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), cir·cled, cir·cling.

verb (used without object), cir·cled, cir·cling.

Origin of circle

SYNONYMS FOR circle

synonym study for circle

OTHER WORDS FROM circle

British Dictionary definitions for circle-in

noun

verb

Derived forms of circle

Word Origin for circle

Medical definitions for circle-in

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Scientific definitions for circle-in

Idioms and Phrases with circle-in