1. A repeated circular or spiral movement or path, especially in aviation, behavior, or traffic flow
The aircraft entered a circling pattern while waiting for clearance to land.
A aeronave entrou em um padrão de circulação enquanto aguardava autorização para pousar.
2. A behavioral pattern involving repeated circular movement, often observed in animals or people
The dog exhibited a circling pattern before lying down.
O cachorro exibiu um padrão de circulação antes de deitar.
3. In meteorology or oceanography, a cyclical movement of air or water masses
The storm developed a circling pattern that indicated rotation.
A tempestade desenvolveu um padrão de circulação que indicava rotação.