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cycle

Definition

  • noun: a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order
  • noun: an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
  • verb: to go through a repeated process or to cause (something) to go through a repeated process
  • verb: to pass through a cycle
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: age, calendar, motorcycle

Examples

  • These plants have a 2-year 'growth cycle'. [=the plants live and die within two years]

  • The water is 'cycled' back into/through the system after it has been used.

  • We have to wait for the dishwasher's wash and dry 'cycles' to end.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) KAREN: - Okay. My dad never really gave me a lot of support... ...and I'm trying to break the cycle of shame. Uh, I'm in the middle of something. Don't cut me off when I'm complimenting you. TONY: - Uh, I'm at band practice. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming