Definition
Definition of looping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
repetitionrepeated action or pattern
- The looping of the song became annoying.
2.
technologyTECH. repeating instructions in a computer programTECH.
- Looping is essential for efficient coding.
3.
forming loopsthe action of forming a loop
- She enjoyed the looping of the ribbon for the gift..
4.
educationTECH. US teaching method where a teacher stays with the same classTECH. US
- Looping helps build strong teacher-student relationships.
Adjective
1.
continuouscontinuously playing or running
- The looping video kept the audience entertained.
2.
shapesforming a loop or loops
- The looping path wound through the forest.
Origin of looping
Middle English, loupen (to leap) + -ing (action)
Terms with looping included in their meaning
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craft
fasten by looping and tightening rope or cord
textiles
create fabric by looping yarn with needles
boxing move
strike an opponent with a short looping punch
technology
short looping animation in GIF format
craft
needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle
textiles
cloth made by looping yarns together using needles or knitting machines
joining
stitch joining two fabric pieces by looping over edges
sewing
stitch looping over fabric edge to prevent fraying
social media
very short looping video clip originally limited to six seconds
insect
caterpillar that moves with a looping motion
lace making
create lace by knotting or looping threads
sewing
sew edges with small looping stitches
transportation
road interchange with looping ramps
sewing
decorative stitch looping thread around needle multiple times
entomology
moth caterpillar that moves by looping its body like an inchworm
looping
make loops of yarn or thread
looping
in a recursive way or manner
craft
art of making lace by knotting and looping
Examples of looping in a sentence
She noticed the looping of the same advertisement on TV. Looping lets the program check every record. A mistake in looping can freeze the application. The looping of the rope was perfect for the trick. Looping of the thread made the design intricate. Looping can enhance continuity in the learning process.
Parents appreciate the consistency that looping provides. The looping soundtrack became quite annoying. She enjoyed the looping animation on the screen. The looping vines covered the entire wall. Her looping handwriting was hard to read.
View all translations of looping
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- French:boucle, en boucle, ...
- German:Schleifen, endlos, ...
- Italian:looping, in loop, ...
- Spanish:repetición, en bucle, ...
- Portuguese:repetição, em loop, ...
- Chinese:循环, 循环的, ...
- Japanese:ループ, ループする, ...
- Arabic:تِكْرَار, مُتَكَرِّر, ...
- Hebrew:חֲזָרָה, בְּלוּלָאָה, ...
- Russian:зацикливание, цикличный, ...
- Ukrainian:повторення, циклічний, ...
- Hindi:पुनरावृत्ति, निरंतर, ...
Definition of loop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shapecircular or oval shape formed by curving a line back towards itself
- She tied the ribbon into a perfect loop..
2.
aviationmaneuver in which a vehicle or aircraft makes a 360-degree turn
- The pilot executed a tight loop during the air show..
3.
technologyTECH. repeated sequence of instructions in programmingTECH.
- The code runs in a loop until stopped.
4.
sewinglength of thread or rope doubled to form an opening
- She tied a loop in the rope.
5.
transportationUS road that circles around a cityUS
- We took the loop to avoid traffic.
6.
electric circuitTECH. complete path for an electric currentTECH.
- The circuit forms a loop.
7.
policeTECH. common fingerprint pattern with U-shaped ridgesTECH.
- His fingerprint had a loop pattern.
8.
rail transportTECH. UK railway feature allowing trains to turn without reversingTECH. UK
- The train used the loop to change direction.
9.
contraceptiveTECH. US loop-shaped intrauterine deviceTECH. US
- She opted for a loop as birth control.
10.
mediaDated endless tape or film strip for continuous playDated
- The movie played on a loop.
11.
graph theoryTECH. edge in a graph that starts and ends at the same vertexTECH.
- The graph has a loop at vertex A.
12.
chemistryTECH. flexible region in a protein's structureTECH.
- The protein's loop is crucial for its function.
Verb
1.
ropetr. fasten or encircle with a looptr.
- He looped the rope around the pole.
2.
movementintr. move in a circular pathintr.
- The road loops around the mountain.
3.
technologytr./intr. TECH. repeat a sequence in computingtr./intr. TECH.
- The program loops back to the start after execution..
4.
geometrytr./intr. form something into a circular shapetr./intr.
- She looped the ribbon into a bow.
5.
aviationintr. fly an aircraft in a circular pathintr.
- The pilot looped the plane during the show.
6.
educationintr. US progress through school years with same studentsintr. US
- The teacher looped with her class to fifth grade.
Images of loop
circular or oval shape formed by curving a line back towards itself 
maneuver in which a vehicle or aircraft makes a 360-degree turn 
length of thread or rope doubled to form an opening 
complete path for an electric current 
endless tape or film strip for continuous play
Expressions with loop
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include someone in communication or updates
Please loop in Sarah on the project updates.
self-reinforcing cycle leading to negative outcomes
The company's poor management created a doom loop of failures.
left out of a group or activity
He was excluded from the loop during the project discussions.
excluded from a group or decision-making process
He was out of the loop on the project changes.
cause someone to be very surprised or confused
The news really threw me for a loop.
aware of current information or developments
She is in the loop about the project changes.
surprise or shock someone greatly
The news of his resignation knocked everyone for a loop.
ride a roller coaster that goes in a loop
We screamed as the roller coaster looped the loop.
trapped in a recurring situation
He was stuck in a loop of bad decisions and consequences.
provide the final piece of information to conclude a discussion
He closed the loop by confirming the dates for the next meeting.
fabric strip sewn into a garment to hold a belt
He threaded his leather belt through the belt loop of his jeans..
move in a circular path around something
The road loops around the lake.
process that repeats the same steps again and again
The video plays on a continuous loop in the store window.
repetitive cycle with no end
His apologies felt like an endless loop.
repeated continuously without stopping
The song played on loop all night.
situation that repeats endlessly
His arguments were stuck in an infinite loop.
train route that forms a loop
The loop line connects all the major stations.
scenario where time repeats until changed
The movie's plot revolves around a time loop.
kept informed about something
She was always included in the loop on project updates.
keep updated with the latest information
She likes to stay in the loop about company news.
continue to share updates and information with someone regularly
Please keep me in the loop about any changes.
stay informed about something
She asked to remain in the loop about the project updates.
furnish someone with relevant information and include them in decisions
Please keep me in the loop about the project changes.
cause someone to be confused or surprised
The unexpected news knocked him into a loop.
Origin of loop
Middle Dutch, loop (bend)
Examples of loop in a sentence
He drew a loop on the paper. The stunt car performed a perfect loop on the track. During training, the jet made a loop to demonstrate agility. The loop in the program caused an error. Developers often use a loop to automate tasks. The loop in the thread caught on the nail.
She made a loop with the yarn for knitting. The new loop reduced travel time significantly. Drivers prefer the loop to bypass the downtown congestion. The engineer designed a loop for the new device. A loop in the wiring caused the system to fail. The examiner classified the print as a loop. A loop appeared clearly on her right thumb. The loop allowed the train to bypass the station. Engineers designed the loop for efficient train movement. The doctor explained how the loop works as a contraceptive. Many women choose the loop for its effectiveness and convenience. The song was stuck on a loop all night. The presentation ran on a loop at the conference. A loop was detected in the network diagram. The circuit contains a loop at node B. Scientists study the loop to understand protein dynamics. Mutations in the loop can affect protein stability. She looped the leash around her wrist. Loop the cable through the handle. A trail loops through the forest before reaching the lake. The hawk looped above the field. The script will loop until you stop it. This function loops through the array elements. He looped the wire around the pole. The artist looped the thread through the needle. The stunt pilot looped twice over the airfield. Can this trainer loop safely? She decided to loop with her students to the next grade. Looping allows students to build stronger relationships.
View all translations of loop
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- French:boucle, enrouler, ...
- German:Schleife, schlingen, ...
- Italian:anello, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:bucle, atar con un lazo, ...
- Portuguese:laço, passar em volta, ...
- Chinese:环, 环绕固定, ...
- Japanese:ループ, 輪にして留める, ...
- Arabic:حَلْقَة, لَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:לוּלָאָה, לִכְרוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:петля, обвязывать петлёй, ...
- Ukrainian:петля, обв'язувати, ...
- Hindi:घेरा, लपेटना, ...
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