cir·cu·late [ súrkyə làyt ](past and past participlecir·cu·lat·ed, present participlecir·cu·lat·ing, 3rd person present singularcir·cu·lates)
verb
Definition:
1. intransitive verb move around circular system: to move freely through a circuit or follow a circular route
2. transitive and intransitive verb pass around: to distribute or pass something from person to person or from place to place, or be passed in this way
3. intransitive verb flow freely: to move or flow freely in an enclosed space or defined area
4. intransitive verb mingle: to move from person to person or group to group at a social gathering in order to talk with different people
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[15th century. < Latin circulat-, past participle of circulare< circulus (see circle)]