full circle
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Meaning · English
Returning to the starting point of a process or situation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quay trở lại điểm bắt đầu của một quá trình hoặc tình huống
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Literally: a complete rotation
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After many years, she came full circle and returned to her hometown
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “full circle” mean?
Returning to the starting point of a process or situation Literally: a complete rotation
Is “full circle” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.