Recycle

/rɪˈsaɪkl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to process (used materials) in order to regain material for reuse.

We should recycle paper to reduce waste and save trees.

to use (something) again in a different way.

They decided to recycle old furniture by giving it a fresh coat of paint.

to convert waste into reusable material.

The plant is designed to recycle plastic products into new items.

From re- + cycle, meaning to cycle again.

reduce, reuse, recycle

A slogan encouraging the minimization of waste by reusing materials.

recyclable

Capable of being recycled.

recycling

The process of converting waste into reusable material.

waste

Materials that are discarded after use.

Green-lighting a project or idea again.

Let's recycle that proposal; it still has potential.

To bring back an old trend or style.

The fashion industry tends to recycle trends from the past.