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go into orbit

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go into orbit

 

1. Lit. [for a rocket, satellite, etc.] to rotate around a heavenly body in a fixed path. The satellite went into orbit just as planned. When did the moon go into orbit?

2. Fig. [for someone] to get very excited. (See also go ballistic.) She was so upset, she went into orbit. Todd went into orbit when he heard the price.

See also: orbit

go into orbit

in. to become very excited. The entire staff went into orbit when they got the news.

See also: orbit