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Word

LEO

Phoneticsleo

/ˈɫioʊ/

Definitions

01zodiac sign

B1

n. the fifth sign of the zodiac, represented by a lion, for people born between July 23 and August 22.

n. the fifth sign of the zodiac, traditionally associated with the constellation of the same name and the symbol of the lion.

“My sister is a Leo, so she loves being the center of attention at parties.”

“In traditional astrology, Leo is considered a fire sign ruled by the Sun, supposedly bestowing a charismatic and creative nature upon those born under it.”

Synonyms

the Lion

02police officer

C1 · Law

n. Stands for Law Enforcement Officer.

n. Abbreviation for Law Enforcement Officer. Often used in professional or legal contexts to refer to police and other agents.

“The training program was designed specifically for LEOs working in urban areas.”

“The protocol requires every LEO on the scene to activate their body-worn camera before engaging with the suspect.”

Formal · Technical

03satellite orbit

C1 · Science

n. Stands for Low Earth Orbit.

n. Abbreviation for Low Earth Orbit. Refers to an altitude of 2,000 kilometers or less, where most artificial satellites are positioned.

“Most communication satellites are launched into LEO because it requires less energy.”

“The proliferation of space debris in LEO has become a significant concern for international space agencies managing active satellite constellations.”

Technical

04clothing

B2

n. a short way of saying 'leotard', a tight piece of clothing that covers the body, used by dancers or gymnasts.

n. a clipping of leotard. Refers to a skin-tight one-piece garment that covers the torso but leaves the legs free.

“She packed her pink leo and ballet shoes for her dance class.”

“The gymnast adjusted her leo before stepping onto the balance beam for her final routine of the competition.”

Informal

Synonyms

leotard

Domain

Computing

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