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Definition of circulation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
flowmovement of air or water
- Proper circulation keeps the room fresh.
2.
movementdistribution or movement of items or information
- The library oversees the circulation of books.
3.
biologyTECH. movement of blood through the bodyTECH.
- Good circulation is vital for health.
4.
publicationsdistribution of newspapers or magazines
- The magazine has a large circulation.
5.
libraryTECH. US loan of books from a libraryTECH. US
- The library's circulation has increased.
Expressions with circulation
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actively being used or distributed
The new currency is now in circulation.
returning to being available or active again
After his recovery, he was back in circulation.
returning to being active or available again
The old coins were back into circulation.
not available for use or exchange
The rare coin is out of circulation.
make information available to the public
The company put the report into circulation among employees.
meant to be shared only with a small group
This report is for private circulation only.
release something for use or distribution
They put the new magazine into circulation last week.
having few copies distributed or sold
She writes for a small-circulation magazine.
stop distributing a publication or media
The publisher had to withdraw the book from circulation.
time taken for a publication to be distributed
The magazine's circulation time has improved with the new distribution system.
resume normal activities after a break
After his illness, he was eager to get back into circulation.
condition where movement within a region is allowed without major restrictions
The treaty aimed to guarantee the free circulation of workers between the two countries.
health problem where blood does not move well through the body
The doctor said his cold feet were due to poor circulation.
mechanical device that moves liquid continuously through a closed system
The heating system stopped working when the circulation pump failed.
blood flow through secondary vessels when main vessels are blocked
Collateral circulation developed after the artery was blocked.
blood flow from heart to lungs and back
Pulmonary circulation is essential for oxygenating blood.
movement of ocean water caused by density differences from temperature and salinity
Thermohaline circulation plays a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate..
how often cash is spent again within a set time
High velocity of circulation means cash gets spent repeatedly each quarter.
economic strategy focusing on domestic and international markets
China's dual circulation aims to boost domestic consumption.
movement of ocean currents along meridian lines
The meridional circulation influences sea surface temperatures.
number of copies of a publication sold rather than given free
The newspaper's paid circulation has fallen over the last decade.
blood moves from heart through body and returns, not including lungs
Systemic circulation carries oxygen-rich blood to the body.
blood flow between embryo and yolk sac
Vitelline circulation is vital for early embryonic development.
Origin of circulation
Latin, circulare (to move in a circle)
Terms with circulation included in their meaning
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kitchen appliance
kitchen device that cooks food using hot air circulation
circulation
blood circulating around the body
ventilation
circulation of air within a space
home
fan mounted on the ceiling for air circulation
air circulation
exposed to air for freshness
circulation
circulate or move aimlessly
circulation
opening allowing air to circulate in a space
circulation
movement of blood through the circulatory system
kitchen appliance
oven that cooks food without air circulation or microwave
air circulation
device that circulates fresh air in a space
circulate rumors
contribute to the circulation of rumors
commerce
withdraw something from sale or circulation
air circulation
system designed to circulate and replace air in a building
air circulation
replacement of stale air with fresh air
availability
removed from circulation or availability
biology
relating to the circulation of blood or sap
publishing
magazine with limited circulation and budget
literary publication
small circulation magazine with experimental content
medical garment
elastic stockings designed to improve blood circulation
finance
money in circulation or use
acr: airway, breathing and circulation
steps to check if someone is alive and safe
religion
papal letter for general circulation in the Church
circulation
circulated among people
blood circulation
small blood vessel connecting arterioles and venules
Examples of circulation in a sentence
Air circulation in the office is poor. The newspaper's circulation increased rapidly. Proper blood circulation is vital for health. Exercise improves blood circulation. Poor circulation can lead to health issues. The newspaper's circulation increased after the redesign.
Digital circulation has surpassed print in recent years. The school's library circulation doubled last year. Circulation of these books is restricted to members only.
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- French:circulation, distribution, ...
- German:Zirkulation, Verteilung, ...
- Italian:circolazione, distribuzione, ...
- Spanish:circulación, distribución, ...
- Portuguese:circulação, distribuição, ...
- Chinese:循环, 流通, ...
- Japanese:循環, 流通, ...
- Arabic:دوران, تَعْمِيم, ...
- Hebrew:סִירְקוּלַצְיָה, תְּפוּצָה, ...
- Russian:циркуляция, распространение, ...
- Ukrainian:циркуляція, розповсюдження, ...
- Hindi:परिसंचरण, वितरण, ...
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