circling
verb (present participle)UK /ˈsɜːklɪŋ/
US /ˈsɜːrklɪŋ/
Going around something in a circle.
The bird was circling high above the field.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Moving in a circle around a person or thing.
The plane kept circling the airport before landing.
3. Drawing a circle around something.
She was circling the correct answers on the test.
4. Spreading or passing around among people.
Rumors were circling around the office.