revolving
pronunciation
How to pronounce revolving in British English:
UK [rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ]
How to pronounce revolving in American English:
US [rɪˈvɑlvɪŋ]
Word Origin
- revolving (adj.)
- 1690s, present participle adjective from revolve (v.). Revolving door attested from 1856 in industrial processes, 1896 in buildings.
Example
- 1. The sun setting , the earth revolving , the tides ebbing ......
- 2. Here , I had the satisfaction of a love plot unfolding right in my living room , complete with revolving backdrops and the suspense inherent in a long-distance relationship .
- 3. The revolving door separating japan 's regulators from the industries they regulate is well oiled and much used .
- 4. Up a tower to a defunct revolving restaurant , where I snapped photos of the hazy skyline .
- 5. Simmons 's first trip through the revolving door of private equity came in 1986 .