Definition of cycle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
transportationintr. UK ride a bicycle or similar vehicleintr. UK
- She cycles to work every day.
2.
repetitionintr. go through a series of events that repeatintr.
- The machine cycles through its cleaning process.
3.
technologytr. TECH. US turn power off and back ontr. TECH. US
- You need to cycle the router to reset it.
Noun
1.
transportationpedal-powered or motorized vehicle with two or three wheels
- He rode his cycle to school every day.
2.
timeperiod of time in which events occur and repeat
- The business cycle affects the economy.
3.
artsRare series of poems or songs on the same themeRare
- The composer wrote a cycle of love songs.
Images of cycle
pedal-powered or motorized vehicle with two or three wheels
Expressions with cycle
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use something in a repeated sequence
He cycled through his passwords to find the right one.
situation where problems cause more problems
Poverty creates a vicious cycle of unemployment and crime.
end a repeating pattern of negative behavior
She sought therapy to break the cycle of anxiety.
ride a bicycle to a place
She cycles on to school every morning.
path for bicycles, separate from traffic
She rides her bike on the cycle path daily.
stationary bicycle used for indoor cycling workouts
She spent thirty minutes on the exercise cycle to complete her daily cardio..
part of a washing machine that removes water from clothes
The washing machine's spin cycle is very noisy.
part of a road for bicycles
The city added a new cycle lane downtown.
structure for parking bicycles securely
The school installed a new cycle rack for students.
path designated for bicycle use only
The city built a new cycle track downtown.
series of stages from birth to death
The butterfly's life cycle includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
process of reporting a media story from start to end
The news cycle for the election lasted several weeks.
repetitive pattern of barely covering expenses
Breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle requires careful budgeting and planning.
complete process and time from first customer contact to closing a sale
We mapped our sales cycle to find where most leads are lost.
the time between billing statements
The billing cycle for my credit card is 30 days.
the recurring pattern of moon's appearance
Farmers often plant crops according to the lunar cycle.
process of renewal or transformation
The cycle of rebirth in nature is fascinating.
three-wheeled vehicle pedaled by a driver for carrying people
We took a cycle rickshaw through the busy streets.
cyclical artistic work about love
The album is a love cycle exploring heartbreak and healing.
period of rapid economic growth and prosperity
The country experienced a boom cycle in the early 2000s.
beneficial cycle where positive actions lead to more positive outcomes
The company's investment in technology created a virtuous cycle of growth.
competitive event where people ride bicycles to finish first over a course
He trained for months before entering his first cycle race.
planned path mainly used or marked for people riding bicycles
We followed a quiet cycle route through the countryside all afternoon.
series of actions to complete a task or project
The team planned the execute cycle for the new product launch.
Origin of cycle
Greek, kyklos (circle)
Terms with cycle included in their meaning
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daily cycle
period from sunset to sunrise
nature
the natural cycle of birth growth and death
biology
experience menstruation during a menstrual cycle
billing cycle
sum due on a set schedule, paid repeatedly over time
lunar cycle
time taken by the moon to orbit Earth
medical
experience a delay in menstrual cycle
sleep-wake cycle
internal system regulating sleep and wake cycles
washing cycle
washing-machine setting for cleaning clothes in near-boiling water
calendar day
day when the moon appears invisible as its cycle begins
daily cycle
the period from sunset to sunrise
loop
in a loop or cycle
cycle
period of success followed by decline
conflict cycle
explain why fighting leads to more fighting in conflicts
karma cycle
express that actions have consequences that return to the doer
personal finance
spending plan used for the present time period or cycle
economic cycle
rapid expansion with rising output, more trade, and higher buying
repetitive activities
repeating cycle of activities, sometimes busy or confusing
cycle
series of changes or events ending where it began
plant
having a life cycle completed in one year
astrology
system assigning animals to years in a cycle
biology
related to biological processes on a 24-hour cycle
cycle completion
complete a cycle and return to the start
metaphor
repetitive cycle with no end
repetitive cycle
series of events or actions that never stops
Examples of cycle in a sentence
He cycles around the park every weekend. The seasons cycle predictably each year. The software cycles through its update routine. To fix the issue, cycle the computer system. He had to cycle the modem to restore the connection. She bought a new cycle for her weekend rides.
The cycle was parked outside the cafe. The cycle of seasons is predictable. A cycle of events unfolded throughout the year. The poet's latest cycle explores themes of nature. They performed a cycle of traditional folk songs.
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- French:pédaler, moto, ...
- German:radeln, Zweirad, ...
- Italian:pedalare, ciclo, ...
- Spanish:montar en bicicleta, bicicleta, ...
- Portuguese:pedalar, mota, ...
- Chinese:骑自行车, 摩托车, ...
- Japanese:自転車で通う, 自転車, ...
- Arabic:رَكِبَ دَرَّاجَة, دراجة, ...
- Hebrew:לִרְכּוֹב עַל אוֹפַנַּיִם, אוֹפַנַּיִם, ...
- Russian:ездить на велосипеде, велосипед, ...
- Ukrainian:їздити на велосипеді, велосипед, ...
- Hindi:साइकिल चलाना, साइकिल, ...
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