When we talk about circulate, think of a merry-go-round at the playground. Just like the horses on the merry-go-round, things that circulate go around and around in a circle. They don’t stop or fall off, they just keep moving in a loop, just like when you ride the merry-go-round and see the same things over and over again.
Another way to think about circulate is how a fan works. When you turn it on, the blades spin round and round, pushing air all around the room. This helps keep you cool because the air is moving instead of staying in one place.
Imagine a school of fish swimming in the ocean. They don’t just stay in one spot. They move around together, swimming in circles and loops. This is another way to think about circulate, as it means to move around freely and smoothly in a pattern.
Lastly, take a bicycle wheel. The spokes and the rim all move together in a circle, helping the bike go forward. Circulating means moving in a path that repeats itself, just like the wheel turning over and over.