Definitions

1. verb

to flow or move through a space or medium, often in a circular or curved path

“The doctor explained that the medicine would circulate through the patient’s bloodstream to fight the infection.”

2. verb

to spread or become widely known, especially through discussion or rumour

“The news of the concert quickly circulated on social media, with many fans eager to get tickets.”

3. noun

a person who distributes printed or written matter, such as a newspaper or magazine

“The newspaper’s circulation team worked tirelessly to get the paper to every corner of the city.”

4. noun

the flow of fluid, air, or other substances through a system, such as a pipe or a network

“The engineer studied the circulation of water in the city’s plumbing system to identify potential problems.”

5. noun

a circular or curved movement, especially of a fluid or gas

“The ocean currents created a circulation pattern that helped to distribute heat around the globe.”