Meaning & Definition of Cycle in English
English⟶
Cycle
/saɪkəl/
noun
1. An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
- "The never-ending cycle of the seasons"
synonym:
- cycle,
- rhythm,
- round
2. A series of poems or songs on the same theme
- "Schubert's song cycles"
synonym:
- cycle
3. A periodically repeated sequence of events
- "A cycle of reprisal and retaliation"
synonym:
- cycle
4. The unit of frequency
- One hertz has a periodic interval of one second
synonym:
- hertz,
- Hz,
- cycle per second,
- cycles/second,
- cps,
- cycle
5. A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
- "A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
synonym:
- cycle,
- oscillation
6. A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
synonym:
- bicycle,
- bike,
- wheel,
- cycle
verb
1. Cause to go through a recurring sequence
- "Cycle the laundry in this washing program"
synonym:
- cycle
2. Pass through a cycle
- "This machine automatically cycles"
synonym:
- cycle
3. Ride a motorcycle
synonym:
- motorbike,
- motorcycle,
- cycle
4. Ride a bicycle
synonym:
- bicycle,
- cycle,
- bike,
- pedal,
- wheel
5. Recur in repeating sequences
synonym:
- cycle
Examples of using
It's a vicious cycle.
This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.
My menstrual cycle is about every four weeks.