1 intr. & tr. turn or cause to turn round, esp. on an axis; rotate.
2 intr. move in a circular orbit.
3 tr. ponder (a problem etc.) in the mind.
Phrases and idioms:
revolving credit credit that is automatically renewed as debts are paid off. revolving door a door with usu. four partitions turning round a central axis.
Derivatives:
revolvable adj.
Etymology: ME f. L revolvere (as RE-, volvere roll)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.