orbits
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɔɹbəts// UK //ˈɔːbɪts// or·bits
n. the curved paths that objects in space take as they move around a star, planet, or moon. Gravity keeps these objects moving in a regular circle or oval shape.
n. the curved paths of celestial objects or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon. Refers to the gravitationally determined trajectory of one body around another.
The Earth moves in orbits around the sun.
Satellites are placed into different orbits depending on whether they need to monitor weather or provide GPS signals.
The precise calculation of planetary orbits allowed early astronomers to predict eclipses and understand the gravitational mechanics of our solar system.
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'in' or 'into'.