Circulate/ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Personal Gossip Often used when discussing rumors that are shared among people. I heard the gossip about the new manager circulate in the office. Pro Tip 2/3Viral Spread Describes how quickly something can spread across the internet or through social media. The video of the singing dog circulated rapidly online. Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Movement Implies a regular or ongoing movement but not necessarily in a physical ring or loop. The waiters circulated through the room, offering appetizers.