Definition of Cycle

Noun: cycle  sI-kul

1. An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
   "the never-ending cycle of the seasons";
   - rhythm, round
    
2. A series of poems or songs on the same theme
   "Schubert's song cycles"
    
3. A periodically repeated sequence of events
   "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation"
    
4. The unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second
   - hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps, cycles per second
    
5. A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
   "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons";
   - oscillation
    
6. A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
   - bicycle, bike, wheel

1. Cause to go through a recurring sequence
   "cycle the laundry in this washing program"
    
2. Pass through a cycle
   "This machine automatically cycles"
    
3. Ride a motorcycle
   - motorbike, motorcycle
    
4. Ride a bicycle
   - bicycle, bike, pedal, wheel
    
5. Recur in repeating sequences
    
6. (electronics) turn the power off and back on
   "Avoid cycling the device unnecessarily"

See also:
cyclazocines
cyclecar

Anagrams containing the word cycle

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