Cycle meaning

What does “cycle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cycle” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs.

cycle

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
“the never-ending cycle of the seasons”
Synonymsrhythm round
a series of poems or songs on the same theme
“Schubert's song cycles”
a periodically repeated sequence of events
“a cycle of reprisal and retaliation”
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
Synonymshertz Hz cycle per second cycles/second cps
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon
“a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons”
Synonymsoscillation
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
Synonymsbicycle bike wheel

cause to go through a recurring sequence
“cycle the laundry in this washing program”
pass through a cycle
“This machine automatically cycles”
ride a motorcycle
Synonymsmotorbike motorcycle
ride a bicycle
Synonymsbicycle bike pedal wheel
recur in repeating sequences

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University