Meaning & Definition of word "Loop"

Loop

/luːp/

1. A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
- Example: The roller coaster had a thrilling loop that excited all the riders.
2. A sequence of instructions that is repeated until a certain condition is met.
- Example: In programming, a loop can be used to execute a block of code multiple times.
3. A continuous path or circuit.
- Example: The hiking trail forms a loop that brings you back to the starting point.

1. To form into a loop.
- Example: He decided to loop the rope around the post for security.
2. To create a loop in a piece of code, allowing it to repeat actions.
- Example: The programmer needs to loop through the array to process each element.

●Middle English: lup, from Old Norse lopa 'loop, knot'.

in the loop:

Informed or involved in the current situation.

loop around:

To go in a circular path back to a starting point.

get caught in a loop:

To repeatedly cycle through a situation or process.

loop of events:

A sequence of occurrences that affect one another.

looping:

The act of moving in a loop or repeating.

loopback:

A connection from an output back to an input.

Meaning: To be in a mental loop.

● Example Sentence: I was stuck in a loop thinking about my mistakes.

Meaning: A looped video or sound clip.

● Example Sentence: That song has been on loop all day.