Word: Loop

Pronunciation

/luːp/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A curved or circular shape that bends around and crosses over itself, typically forming a closed circuit. For example: “The hiker tied a loop in the rope to make a secure anchor.” 2. A continuous series or sequence that returns to its starting point. In computing, it refers to a section of code that repeats until a certain condition is met. Example: “The ‘for’ loop iterates through each item in the list.” 3. (Physics) A closed path through which an electric current flows or a system in which a process repeats continuously. Example: “An electromagnetic field generates a current in a wire loop.”

• Verb: 1. To move or cause something to move in a circle or repeatedly around a fixed point. Example: “The roller coaster looped around the track twice.” 2. (Computing) To execute a set of instructions repeatedly until a specific condition is satisfied. Example: “The program loops through the array, checking each element.”

Phrases

• “In a loop”: Refers to the action of repeating a process over and over again, often in reference to computer programming.
• “To get caught in a loop”: To become trapped in a repetitive situation with no clear exit.
• “Loop back”: To return to the starting point in a discussion or process.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She made a loop in the string before tying it around the tree branch.”
• Verb: “The plane looped the airfield once before landing.”
• Computer Programming: “The program loops through the database records to check for updates.”

Synonyms

• Circle
• Circuit
• Round
• Curve
• Bend
• Iterate (in the context of repeating processes)
• Cycle (in the context of repeating sequences or systems)
• Swirl (for motion-based looping actions)

For the verb sense:

• Repeat
• Reiterate
• Rotate
• Spiral
• Revolve