1. moving in a circle around something
Usage: present participle of circle
2. drawing a circle around something
Usage: present participle of circle

1. the action of moving in a circle

Examples

• The hawk was circling overhead looking for prey.
• She kept circling the block trying to find a parking space.
• Please circle the correct answer on your test.
• The teacher was circling spelling errors in red ink.
• The constant circling of the airplane made passengers nervous.
• The vultures’ circling indicated something had died below.