Also means
go around
Usage Note
Circolare is used for traffic, blood, money, and rumours alike, so circola voce che... means 'word is going round that...'. As a separate word circolare is also a feminine noun meaning a 'circular' (an official memo) and an adjective meaning 'circular'. Police and signs use it to mean 'keep moving': circolare, prego!
Examples
"Le auto circolano lentamente."
Natural Translation
The cars are moving slowly.
Literal Translation
The cars circulate slowly.

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