transitive verb revolved -·volved′, revolving -·volv′·ing

1. to turn over in the mind; reflect on
2. to cause to travel in a circle or orbit
3. to cause to rotate, or spin around an axis

Etymology: ME revolven < L revolvere < re-, back + volvere, to roll: see walk

intransitive verb

1. to move in a circle or orbit around a point
2. to spin or turn around a center or axis; rotate
3. to be oriented (around or about something regarded as a center)
4. to recur at intervals; occur periodically
5. to be pondered or reflected on