circulating

v. moving continuously through a closed system, like air in a room or blood in your body.

v. moving in a continuous circuit through a closed system or vessel.

“The fan helps keep the cool air circulating throughout the office.”

“The pump ensures that the coolant is constantly circulating through the engine block to prevent overheating during long journeys.”

v. passing from one person to another, like news, stories, or documents.

v. passing from person to person or place to place; the dissemination of information or physical currency.

“Rumours about the company closing were circulating among the staff.”

“The committee is currently circulating a draft of the new policy to gather feedback from all department heads.”

v. moving around a room at a party to talk to many different people.

v. moving among a group of people in a social setting to engage in conversation.

“The host spent the evening circulating and making sure everyone had a drink.”

“As a diplomat, she was adept at circulating through the crowded ballroom, subtly gathering information from various attaches.”

Formal

adj. describing a library or collection where you can take items home rather than just looking at them there.

adj. relating to a library or collection that allows items to be borrowed by members.

“Most of the books in the university library are part of the circulating collection.”

“The archive distinguishes between its rare manuscripts and its circulating library, the latter of which is accessible to all registered students.”

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