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revolving

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈvɑɫvɪŋ// UK //ɹɪvˈɒlvɪŋ// re·volv·ing

adj. moving in a circle around a central point. It also describes a type of credit, like a credit card, where you can spend and pay back money repeatedly.

adj. turning or rotating around an axis; in financial contexts, refers to a credit facility that allows for repeated borrowing and repayment within a set limit.


SIMPLE

The hotel has a large revolving door at the entrance.

CONTEXTUAL

A revolving credit facility allows the business to manage its cash flow by borrowing only what it needs each month.

COMPLEX

The restaurant is located on a revolving platform at the top of the tower, providing diners with a panoramic view of the city every hour.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used attributively before a noun; in finance, it specifically describes credit that does not have a fixed number of payments.

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