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VocabJLPT N2

orbit

Noun

Definitions

1. orbit
2. trajectory
3. (railroad) track
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.