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| 1. | [ noun ] an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | |
| Synonyms: | round rhythm | |
| Examples: | "the neverending cycle of the seasons" |
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| Related terms: | time_interval phase | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a periodically repeated sequence of events | |
| Examples: | : "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" |
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| Related terms: | repeat merry-go-round samsara | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a series of poems or songs on the same theme | |
| Examples: | : "schubert's song cycles" |
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| Related terms: | series | |
| 4. | [ verb ] pass through a cycle | |
| Examples: | "This machine automatically cycles" |
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| Related terms: | pass cycle_on | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (physics) the unit of frequency; one Hertz has a periodic interval of one second | |
| Synonyms: | cps Hz cycles/second cycle_per_second Hertz | |
| Related terms: | rate kilohertz | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon | |
| Synonyms: | oscillation | |
| Examples: | : "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" |
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| Related terms: | periodic_event carnot's_ideal_cycle cardiac_cycle menstrual_cycle pass oscillate | |
| 7. | [ verb ] cause to go through a recurring sequence | |
| Examples: | "cycle the laundry in this washing program" |
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| Related terms: | pass recycle | |
| 8. | [ verb ] (transportation) ride a motorcycle | |
| Synonyms: | motorcycle | |
| Related terms: | ride motorcycle kick | |
| 9. | [ verb ] (transportation) ride a bicycle | |
| Synonyms: | bike pedal wheel bicycle | |
| Related terms: | ride backpedal wheel cyclist motorcycle pedaler cycling | |
| 10. | [ verb ] recur in cycles | |
| Related terms: | recur | |
| 11. | [ noun ] (transportation) a shortened version of `bicycle' or `tricycle' or `motorcycle' | |
| Synonyms: | bicycle wheel bike | |
| Related terms: | wheeled_vehicle bicycle unicycle velocipede tricycle mountain_bike motorcycle motor_scooter push-bike safety_bicycle ordinary bicycle-built-for-two chain mudguard handlebar sprocket bicycle_wheel bicycle_seat pedal coaster_brake bicycle | |
