What is the meaning of cycle?

noun

  • An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs.
    • usage: "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"
  • A series of poems or songs on the same theme.
    • usage: "Schubert's song cycles"
  • A periodically repeated sequence of events.
    • usage: "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation"
  • The unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second.
  • A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon.
    • usage: "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
  • A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals.

verb

  • Cause to go through a recurring sequence.
    • usage: "cycle the laundry in this washing program"
  • Pass through a cycle.
    • usage: "This machine automatically cycles"
  • Ride a motorcycle.
  • Ride a bicycle.
  • Recur in repeating sequences. .
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