recycle

Definition

  • verb: to make something new from (something that has been used before)
  • verb: to pass again through a series of changes or treatments
  • used of an electronic device

Examples

  • ('US') Put the 'recycling' [=the materials that can be recycled] out by the curb in the morning.

  • They're studying various ways to 'recycle' garbage into fuel.

  • The author 'recycles' a familiar story in her latest novel.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, you know, as long as you're happy. Oh. I am. (chuckles) And Rick said you could bring in your old one to recycle it. Oh. Uh, no, no, no, thank you. Oh, but he said you can get store credit. Well, no, I just... I-I don't want to recycle it. (..)
    2016 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Solder Excursion Diversion Season: 9 Episode 19
  • (..) You know, it's not exactly glamorous up there. The water that the astronauts drink is made from each other's recycled urine. Must be nice. Nobody wants anything that comes out of (sighs): I wonder what he's doing right this very second. (..)
    2012 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Date Night Variable Season: 6 Episode 1
  • (..) (unlocking) - They got you too? - They got me a long time ago. You knew this would happen, Winston. Don't deceive yourself. You've always known it. The photos of you and the girl will be recycled for proletarian use. Do you know where you are, Winston? I... I don't know. I can guess. (..)
    1984 1984