1. to walk around something in a circle or along its perimeter
Usage: third person singular present tense of circumambulate
2. to move around a sacred object or place as a religious ritual or act of devotion
Usage: common in Hindu, Buddhist, and other religious practices

Examples

• The priest circumambulates the altar during the ceremony.
• Pilgrims circumambulate the sacred shrine seven times.
• The satellite circumambulates Earth every 90 minutes.
• She circumambulates the garden each morning for exercise.
• Devotees circumambulate the temple as an act of worship.
• The tour guide circumambulates the monument while explaining its history.