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circulate

/ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/

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verb

Zirkulieren, kreisen

To move in circles or through a circuit

Examples :

"The air freshener's scent circulated throughout the classroom. "

Der Duft des Lufterfrischers zirkulierte im ganzen Klassenzimmer.

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verb

Zirkulieren, umlaufen

To cause (a person or thing) to move in circles or through a circuit

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to circulate the sign-up sheet around the classroom. "

Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, die Anmeldeliste im Klassenzimmer herumgehen zu lassen.

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verb

Umlaufen, weiterreichen

To move from person to person, as at a party

Examples :

"The rumor about the surprise party for Sarah began to circulate quickly around the school. "

Das Gerücht über die Überraschungsparty für Sarah machte schnell die Runde in der Schule.

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verb

Verbreiten, zirkulieren

To spread or disseminate

Examples :

"to circulate money or gossip"

Geld oder Gerüchte verbreiten.

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Sich verbreiten, kursieren

To become widely known

Examples :

"The rumor about the teacher's retirement started to circulate around the school. "

Das Gerücht über die Pensionierung des Lehrers begann, sich in der Schule zu verbreiten.

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verb

Sich wiederholen

Of decimals: to repeat.

Examples :

"The decimal 0.333... circulates. "

Die Dezimalzahl 0,333... wiederholt sich.