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If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.
James Forrestal

Meaning of "revolving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REVOLVING

revolving  [rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REVOLVING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Revolving is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REVOLVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Turn (geometry)

A turn is a unit of angle measurement equal to 360° or 2π radians. A turn is also referred to as a revolution or complete rotation or full circle or cycle or rev or rot. A turn can be subdivided in many different ways: into half turns, quarter turns, centiturns, milliturns, binary angles, points etc.

Definition of revolving in the English dictionary

The first definition of revolving in the dictionary is moving around a central axis. Other definition of revolving is constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments. Revolving is also available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REVOLVING


believing
bɪˈliːvɪŋ
carving
ˈkɑːvɪŋ
diving
ˈdaɪvɪŋ
driving
ˈdraɪvɪŋ
giving
ˈɡɪvɪŋ
improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
Irving
ˈɜːvɪŋ
leaving
ˈliːvɪŋ
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ
loving
ˈlʌvɪŋ
moving
ˈmuːvɪŋ
problem-solving
ˈprɒbləmsɒlvɪŋ
quacksalving
ˈkwækˌsælvɪŋ
saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
serving
ˈsɜːvɪŋ
shaving
ˈʃeɪvɪŋ
shelving
ˈʃɛlvɪŋ
surviving
səˈvaɪvɪŋ
thanksgiving
ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ
undissolving
ˌʌndɪˈzɒlvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REVOLVING

revolutionary
Revolutionary calendar
Revolutionary War
Revolutionary Wars
revolutioner
revolutionise
revolutionism
revolutionist
revolutionize
revolvable
revolvably
revolve
revolvency
revolver
revolving credit
revolving door
revolving fund
revolving presidency
revolving-door
revolvingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE REVOLVING

approving
assisted living
cost of living
deserving
energy saving
energy-saving
engraving
fast-moving
forgiving
fun-loving
grieving
life-saving
paving
proving
raving
scuba diving
starving
striving
thriving
weaving

Synonyms and antonyms of revolving in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REVOLVING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «revolving» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of revolving

Translation of «revolving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REVOLVING

Find out the translation of revolving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of revolving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «revolving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

旋转
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rotatorio
570 millions of speakers

English

revolving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिक्रामी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متجدد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вращающаяся
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

giratória
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘুরপাক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tournant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berputar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

drehbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

回転する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

회전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Revolving
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quay vòng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுழலும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परिभ्रमणशील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

döner
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

girevole
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rewolwingowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обертається
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

revolving
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανακυκλούμενων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

draai
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

revolving
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ruller
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of revolving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REVOLVING»

The term «revolving» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.558 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REVOLVING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about revolving

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10 QUOTES WITH «REVOLVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word revolving.
1
Gianni Agnelli
I mean, what Fiat had it was not very big, it was something like forty or fifty million dollars, but it's enough to get revolving credit, to get starting away again, the buying of new machinery.
2
Thom Browne
Men don't know enough about being courteous toward women. You should get into a cab before a woman so she doesn't have to slide across the seat. And you should always go first into a revolving door so she doesn't have to push - unless it's moving, then let her go first.
3
Marcelene Cox
Housekeeping is like being caught in a revolving door.
4
Quentin Crisp
I simply haven't the nerve to imagine a being, a force, a cause which keeps the planets revolving in their orbits and then suddenly stops in order to give me a bicycle with three speeds.
5
James Forrestal
A similar revolving fund could be set up for Germany, for a durable peace can rest only upon a Germany that, while militarily impotent, is industrially active.
6
James Forrestal
If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.
7
Galileo Galilei
The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
8
Julia Glass
I grew up in a home where animals were ever-present and often dominated our lives. There were always horses, dogs, and cats, as well as a revolving infirmary of injured wildlife being nursed by my sister the aspiring vet.
9
Lefty Gomez
I've got a new invention. It's a revolving bowl for tired goldfish.
10
Gale Gordon
I think anybody who has been in the theater, prefers it. Television is a... factory. You turn out things on a revolving assembly line. You don't have time to perfect anything in television.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REVOLVING»

Discover the use of revolving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to revolving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Revolving Architecture: A History of Buildings That Rotate, ...
The follow-up to his critically acclaimed book A-frame, Chad Randl's Revolving Architecture: A History of Buildings that Rotate, Swivel, and Pivot explores the history of this unique building type, investigating the cultural forces that ...
Chad Randl, 2008
2
Revolving Gridlock: Politics and Policy from Jimmy Carter to ...
In this fully revised edition, political scientists David W. Brady and Craig Volden demonstrate that gridlock is not a product of divided government, party politics, or any of the usual scapegoats.
David W. Brady, Craig Volden, 2005
3
Beckett at 100 : Revolving It All: Revolving It All
Finally, Beckett himself becomes a character in other playwrights' works (Zeifman). Taken together these essays make a clear case for the challenges and rewards of thinking through Beckett in his second century.
English and Theatre Tel Aviv University Linda Ben-Zvi Professor of Theatre Studies and professor emerita, Angela Moorjani Emerita Professor of modern languages and linguistics (French) University of Maryland-UMBC, 2007
4
Teen Mothers and the Revolving Welfare Door
Kathleen Mullan Harris reveals the relationship between black teenage mothers and the welfare system.
Kathleen Mullan Harris, Frank F. Furstenberg, 1997
5
Revolving Rooms: The Story of Annie
It all began on August 20, 1965; a baby girl was born in the city and state of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Rose Ann Cooper, 2012
6
Date Smart!: How to Stop Revolving and Start Evolving in ...
You’ll never approach your relationships the same way again."—Lynn Miller (aka Meg Lacey), President of Parke Media and novelist for Harlequin Books From the Trade Paperback edition.
David D. Coleman, Richard Doyle, 2010
7
Revolving Days: Selected Poems
Malouf's best poems, with their grace and intelligence, remain among the finest examples of the Australian lyric. This is an essential compendium for all lovers of literature.
David Malouf, 2008
8
Revolving hammer
Revolving Hammer is a collection of nearly a dozen disturbing and horrific stories from the best new creators out there.
Kristen Bevilacqua, Scott O. Brown, 2002
9
Illusions of a revolving door: plays, teatro
An anthology of Pedro Pietri's theater compiled & prologued by Alfredo Matilla. In this collection Pietri gives the reader & literature scholars a broad sample of the tendencies & styles which identify him.
Pedro Pietri, Alfredo Matilla Rivas, 1992
10
Legislative Branch Revolving Funds
Legislative branch revolving funds support the “business-type activities” of the House, Senate, and legislative branch agencies.1 The revolving funds generally fall into two categories: the first provides a means of accounting for services ...
Ida A. Brudnick, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REVOLVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term revolving is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Elizabeth Warren Challenges Hillary Clinton to Stop the Revolving
At the Netroots Nation convention on Friday, Senator Elizabeth Warren delivered a direct challenge to Hillary Clinton and all Democratic presidential campaigns ... «The New Republic, Jul 15»
2
Nabors Extends Term of Revolving Credit Facility, Increases …
In addition, the term of the revolving credit facility has been extended until July 2020 ... Under the terms of the revolving credit agreement, as amended, Citigroup ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
3
Ares Capital Corporation Extends Maturity and Reduces Pricing on …
In addition to this $400 million revolving funding facility, Ares Capital Corporation, ... has two other revolving credit facilities with total commitments of $1.8 billion, ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
4
Fancy a spin? Revolving restaurant at the top of the iconic BT Tower …
London's landmark BT Tower is re-opening its famous revolving rooftop restaurant for the first time in 35 years for two weeks this summer. Once Britain's tallest ... «ITV News, Jun 15»
5
Budget Deal Includes a Cushion for Agencies Facing Cuts
The effects of budget cuts will be softened a bit for many state agencies: For the second year in a row, they will be able to tap their own revolving funds for ... «Oklahoma Watch, May 15»
6
TerraForm Power Announces Increase in Revolving Credit Facility …
"We are pleased to welcome J.P. Morgan and Santander to our bank group, and to have further increased our revolving credit facility," said Alex Hernandez, ... «Benzinga, May 15»
7
VCU coach's arrival includes revolving door for players
(AP) — Will Wade's first few weeks as VCU's basketball coach have been a whirlwind that shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon, and even a revolving ... «USA TODAY, Apr 15»
8
Pan American Silver Announces New US$300 Million Revolving
The Facility is a US$300 million secured revolving line of credit that matures on April 15, 2019. The Facility is intended for general corporate purposes which ... «PR Newswire, Apr 15»
9
PUC critics cite concerns over 'revolving door'
While California's powerful Public Utilities Commission has taken steps to address controversies over its oversight of the state's utilities, state lawmakers and ... «San Jose Mercury News, Mar 15»
10
Government – Newsroom Revolving Door Whacks CBS
It was just the latest example of the revolving door between network news operations and political flacks, an unfortunate and incestuous tradition that goes back ... «Deadline.com, Dec 14»

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