circulate definition

1. cause to become widely known
• examples: spread information
• examples: circulate a rumor
• examples: broadcast the news
2. cause be distributed
• examples: This letter is being circulated among the faculty
3. move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point
• examples: Blood circulates in my veins
• examples: The air here does not circulate
4. cause to move in a circuit or system
• examples: The fan circulates the air in the room
5. move around freely
• examples: She circulates among royalty