LEARNit Dictionary

circle

noun
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a completely round flat shape
دایره, گردی
see also semicircle
2
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the line that forms the edge of a circle
محیط دایره
Draw a circle.
He traced a circle in the dust with his finger.
She walked the horse round in a circle.
He had dark circles around his eyes from lack of sleep.
The sharks were swimming in circles around her.
see also Antarctic Circle, Arctic Circle, striking circle, turning circle
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a thing or a group of people or things that is like a circle in shape
دایره, حلقه
a circle of trees/chairs
The children stood in a circle.
The crowd formed a circle around the two boys.
The M25 motorway isn't quite a complete circle.
Arrange the candles to create a circle.
see also crop circle, stone circle
4
an upper floor of a theatre or cinema where the seats are arranged in curved rows
جایگاه دایره‌ای, طبقه بالکن
We had seats in the circle.
see also dress circle, upper circle
5
a group of people who are connected because they have the same interests, jobs, etc.
محفل, حلقه, گروه
Talk of religion was forbidden in the family circle.
She's well known in theatrical circles.
a large circle of friends
see also charmed circle, inner circle, vicious circle, virtuous circle
verb
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to draw a circle around something
دایره کشیدن, دایره زدن
2
to move in a circle, especially in the air
چرخیدن, پرواز کردن دایره‌وار, حلقه زدن
The helicopter was circling slowly, very low.
Police helicopters circled above the park.
He flew lower and circled around the lake.
Seagulls circled around above his head.
A buzzard was circling overhead.
The plane circled the airport to burn up excess fuel.
The bell rang and the two boxers began circling each other.