VocabJLPT N2
orbit
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. orbit
  2. 2. trajectory
  3. 3. (railroad) track
  4. 4. (right) track
This noun means "orbit" in an astronomical sense, referring to the path of a planet or satellite. It is also used figuratively to mean "getting on track," as in a project or plan progressing as intended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

According to our calculations, the re-entry orbit is off.

Sentence 2

We'll adjust the re-entry orbit on our end.

Sentence 3

My dog is weirdly good at tracking the trajectory of a ball!

Sentence 4

Looking up from the window, the ISS's orbit was lower than I expected.

Sentence 5

As of last week, the project has finally gotten into a stable orbit.