continuous loop
AmE: /kənˈtɪnjuəs luːp/
Definition

Definition of continuous loop - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingprocess that repeats the same steps again and again
  • The video plays on a continuous loop in the store window.
2.
objectring-shaped length of material joined so it has no ends
  • The belt moves on a continuous loop around the two wheels.

Adjective

1.
processrepeating again and again without stopping during use
  • The animation runs in continuous loop on the welcome screen.
2.
technologydesigned in a closed ring so movement circles without interruption
  • The luggage rides on a continuous loop conveyor in the airport.
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Expressions with continuous

continuous learningn.
ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time
Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.
continuous monitoringn.
ongoing observation and recording of data to detect changes or problems
Continuous monitoring of the network helped detect the intrusion quickly.
continuous supportn.
ongoing assistance or help
The project was successful due to continuous support from the community.
in continuous useadj.
used all the time without stopping or breaks
This machine has been in continuous use for years.
on a continuous basisadv.
happening all the time without long breaks or clear stopping points
The machines are monitored on a continuous basis for safety.
continuous wavesn.
uninterrupted flow or movement
The continuous waves of traffic never seemed to stop.

Expressions with loop

loop inv.
include someone in communication or updates
Please loop in Sarah on the project updates.
doom loopn.
self-reinforcing cycle leading to negative outcomes
The company's poor management created a doom loop of failures.
excluded from the loopadj.
left out of a group or activity
He was excluded from the loop during the project discussions.
out of the loopadj.
excluded from a group or decision-making process
He was out of the loop on the project changes.
throw for a loopv.
cause someone to be very surprised or confused
The news really threw me for a loop.
in the loopadj.
aware of current information or developments
She is in the loop about the project changes.
knock for a loopv.
surprise or shock someone greatly
The news of his resignation knocked everyone for a loop.
loop the loopv.
ride a roller coaster that goes in a loop
We screamed as the roller coaster looped the loop.
stuck in a loopadj.
trapped in a recurring situation
He was stuck in a loop of bad decisions and consequences.
close the loopv.
provide the final piece of information to conclude a discussion
He closed the loop by confirming the dates for the next meeting.

Terms related to continuous loop

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Terms with continuous loop included in their meaning

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shuttlingadj.
continuous operation
operating in a continuous loop
roller toweln.
looped towel
continuous loop of towelling on a roller
closed curven.
mathematics
continuous loop with no endpoints
crawler trackn.
vehicle part
continuous loop of treads on a crawler vehicle
endless beltn.
machinery
belt forming continuous loop for machinery use
endless beltn.
conveying system
continuous loop of material for conveying objects
infinity scarfn.
fashion
continuous loop of fabric worn around the neck
endless conveyorn.
industrial equipment
continuous-loop machine that moves materials along a fixed path

Examples of continuous loop in a sentence

  • The screensaver runs in a continuous loop until you move the mouse.
  • The chain formed a continuous loop around the pulley system.
  • She stitched the fabric into a continuous loop for the waistband.
  • The lobby video wall displays a continuous loop demo of our services.
  • Emergency announcements play on a continuous loop during evacuation drills.
  • Baggage carts circle the terminal on a continuous loop track.

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  1. French:boucle continue, en boucle continue, ...
  2. German:Endlosschleife, durchlaufend, ...
  3. Italian:ciclo continuo, continuo, ...
  4. Spanish:bucle continuo, en bucle continuo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ciclo contínuo, em ciclo contínuo, ...
  6. Chinese:连续循环, 循环播放的, ...
  7. Japanese:連続ループ, 連続ループの, ...
  8. Arabic:حَلْقَة مُسْتَمِرَّة, مُسْتَمِرّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לוּלָאָה רְצִיפָה, לְלוּלָאָה רְצוּפָה, ...
  10. Russian:непрерывный цикл, циклический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безперервний цикл, безперервний, ...
  12. Hindi:निरंतर चक्र, सतत लूप, ...

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