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{ "term": "circle", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "image": "data/images/ci/circles.png", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "a completely round flat shape", "sensetop": "circle of something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the centre/circumference/radius/diameter of a circle" }, { "text": "concentric circles" }, { "text": "a design of overlapping circles" }, { "text": "Cut out two circles of paper.", "contextForm": "circle of something" }, { "text": "Spread 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture on each circle of dough." }, { "text": "the circle of light thrown by the torch" } ], "topics": ["Colours and Shapes"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["complete", "full", "concentric"], "verb + circle": ["draw", "trace", "describe"], "preposition": ["in a/the circle", "circle of"], "phrases": [ "the area of a circle", "the circumference of a circle", "the diameter of a circle" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the line that forms the edge of a circle", "sensetop": "in a circlecircle around somebody/something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Draw a circle." }, { "text": "He traced a circle in the dust with his finger." }, { "text": "She walked the horse round in a circle.", "contextForm": "in a circle" }, { "text": "He had dark circles around his eyes from lack of sleep.", "contextForm": "circle around somebody/something" }, { "text": "The sharks were swimming in circles around her." }, { "text": "He turned the car in a tight circle." }, { "text": "How long does it take for the dial to rotate through a full circle?" }, { "text": "If you follow the road signs you will simply find yourself going round in a circle." }, { "text": "The water rippled in widening circles around the fountain." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["complete", "full", "concentric"], "verb + circle": ["draw", "trace", "describe"], "preposition": ["in a/the circle", "circle of"], "phrases": [ "the area of a circle", "the circumference of a circle", "the diameter of a circle" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a thing or a group of people or things that is like a circle in shape", "sensetop": "circle of somebody/somethingin a circlecircle around somebody/something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a circle of trees/chairs", "contextForm": "circle of somebody/something" }, { "text": "The children stood in a circle.", "contextForm": "in a circle" }, { "text": "The crowd formed a circle around the two boys.", "contextForm": "circle around somebody/something" }, { "text": "The M25 motorway isn't quite a complete circle." }, { "text": "Arrange the candles to create a circle." }, { "text": "The children ran around the circle of chairs until the music stopped." }, { "text": "The stones form a complete circle." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["complete", "full", "concentric"], "verb + circle": ["draw", "trace", "describe"], "preposition": ["in a/the circle", "circle of"], "phrases": [ "the area of a circle", "the circumference of a circle", "the diameter of a circle" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "an upper floor of a theatre or cinema where the seats are arranged in curved rows", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "We had seats in the circle." } ], "topics": ["Film and theatre"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["dress", "upper"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "a group of people who are connected because they have the same interests, jobs, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "Talk of religion was forbidden in the family circle." }, { "text": "She's well known in theatrical circles." }, { "text": "a large **circle of friends**" }, { "text": "While she is lauded in London intellectual circles, she is less well-known to the general public." }, { "text": "He did not meet people outside his own small social circle." }, { "text": "Her ideas have caused controversy in scientific circles in recent years." }, { "text": "friends in government circles" }, { "text": "They treat anyone outside their immediate circle with suspicion." }, { "text": "You need to widen your circle of friends." }, { "text": "She moves in the highest social circles." }, { "text": "He has a wide circle of acquaintances." }, { "text": "My brother and I move in completely different circles." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["wide", "narrow", "small"], "verb + circle": ["have", "move in", "join"], "preposition": ["in a/the circle"], "phrases": [ "a circle of acquaintances", "a circle of admirers", "a circle of friends" ] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to return to the situation in which you started, after a series of events or experiences", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to work hard at something or discuss something without making any progress", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be busy doing something without achieving anything important or making progress", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to do something that is considered to be impossible", "examples": [ { "text": "Marketing companies are trying to square the circle of profitability and growth with strong ethical values and sustainability." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈsɜːkl/", "audio": "ci/circle/circle__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˈsɜːrkl/", "audio": "ci/circle/circle__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English, from Old French cercle, from Latin circulus ‘small ring’, diminutive of circus ‘ring’." }