Pronunciation

/kəˈsaɪkl/

Definitions

Noun

1. A bicycle with a chain-driven mechanism that allows it to move by pedaling: The children were riding their bicycles around the park on a sunny day.
2. A series of events that repeat in a fixed order or sequence: The seasons follow a natural cycle of growth and decay.
3. A period or stage of a process, often referring to a repeating pattern: The economy goes through various cycles of expansion and recession.
4. A circular motion or movement: The planets orbit the sun in a solar cycle.
5. A group of related things that share a common characteristic or purpose: A recycling cycle involves collecting, processing, and reusing materials.

Verb

1. To go through a complete cycle or rotation: The car engine cycles through its pistons.
2. To repeat a process or activity: The farmer cycles through different crops each year.
3. To return to a previous state or condition: The stock market has cycled back to its earlier levels after a dip.

Phrases

• “Cycle through”: To go through each item or phase in a series.
• “Life cycle”: The progression from birth to death of living organisms.
• “Carbon cycle”: The movement of carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, and land.
• “Cycle training”: Regular exercise routines that mimic the demands of cycling.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The gardener observed the plants going through their life cycle.”
• Verb: “She cycles to work every day, which helps her stay fit.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The water cycle plays a vital role in maintaining Earth’s ecosystems.”

Synonyms

• Revolution (cycling)
• Orbit (cycling)
• Cycle through
• Recurrence
• Iteration
• Sequence
• Round (in the context of a process)