Meaning
orbit
- the curved path of a celestial body or spacecraft around a star or planet
- the eye socket (anatomical)
- sphere of influence or activity
In a sentence
Il satellite entrerà in orbita attorno alla Terra domani mattina.
The satellite will enter orbit around the Earth tomorrow morning.
Gli astronomi hanno calcolato con precisione l'orbita della cometa.
The astronomers precisely calculated the comet's orbit.
La navicella non è riuscita a mantenere la sua orbita stabile.
The spacecraft failed to maintain its stable orbit.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orbita | feminine · singular |
| orbite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly found with the verbs 'entrare in' (to enter) or 'mettere in' (to put into).