# circuiting

Pronunciation: say "SUR-kit-ing" US /ˈsɝ.kɪt.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈsɜː.kɪt.ɪŋ/

## Noun

2. Movement that follows a winding, indirect path rather than a direct route.
   - Simple: Movement that goes the long way around instead of straight to a place.
   - _The constant circuiting of the dancers around the floor made him dizzy._
   - _Her slow circuiting of the gallery let her study every painting twice._

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of circuit. *(obsolete)* — present participle and gerund of circuit
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of circuit. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The satellite kept circuiting the planet at a fixed altitude._
   - _Circuiting the old town walls takes nearly an hour on foot._

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