circumrotate

/ˌsɜːrməˈrɒteɪt/; /ˌsɝː-/

Definitions

1. verb

to rotate around something or in relation to it

“The astronauts had to circumrotate the planet to study its poles.”

2. noun

the act of rotating around something or in relation to it

“Circumrotation of the satellite took several hours to complete.”

Synonyms

  • circumnavigate
  • rotate

Antonyms

  • degenerate
  • deviate