Definition of 'cycle'

Noun

1. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"
      Synonyms: 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
      Synonyms: hertz Hz cycle per second cycles/second cps
5. a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
      Synonyms: oscillation
6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
      Synonyms: bicycle bike wheel

Verb

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
      Synonyms: motorbike motorcycle
4. ride a bicycle
      Synonyms: bicycle bike pedal wheel
5. recur in repeating sequences

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