circle

US /ˈsɚkəl/

UK /'sɜ:kl/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A perfectly round shape
We held hands and sat down in a circle around the campfire
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To go all the way around something
It takes more than an hour to circle this entire lake by foot
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A group of people who share a common interest
She has a large social circle
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To enclose in something round by surrounding it
Please circle the correct answer with a pencil, not a pen
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre).
Draw a circle with a compass.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Move in a circle around.
The hawk circled above the field.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A curved upper tier of seats in a theatre or opera house.
We had seats in the upper circle.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A continuous period or sequence.
The seasons follow a predictable circle.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Draw a circle around.
Circle the correct answer.

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