cy·cle (s  k l)n. 1. An interval of time during which a characteristic, often regularly repeated event or sequence of events occurs: Sunspots increase and decrease in intensity in an 11-year cycle. 2. a. A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon: A year constitutes a cycle of the seasons. b. A periodically repeated sequence of events: the cycle of birth, growth, and death; a cycle of reprisal and retaliation. 3. The orbit of a celestial body. 4. A long period of time; an age. 5. a. The aggregate of traditional poems or stories organized around a central theme or hero: the Arthurian cycle. b. A series of poems or songs on the same theme: Schubert's song cycles. 6. A bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle. 7. Botany A circular or whorled arrangement of flower parts such as those of petals or sepals. 8. Linguistics In generative grammar, the principle that allows an ordered set of linguistic rules or operations to apply repeatedly to successive stages of a derivation. Often used with the. v. cy·cled, cy·cling, cy·cles v.intr. 1. To occur in or pass through a cycle. 2. To move in or as if in a cycle. 3. To ride a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle. v.tr. To use in or put through a cycle: cycled the heavily soiled laundry twice; cycling the recruits through eight weeks of basic training. [Middle English, from Late Latin cyclus, from Greek kuklos, circle; see kwel-1 in Indo-European roots.] cy cler n. |
cycle [ˈsaɪkəl]
n
1. a recurring period of time in which certain events or phenomena occur and reach completion or repeat themselves in a regular sequence
2. a completed series of events that follows or is followed by another series of similar events occurring in the same sequence
3. the time taken or needed for one such series
4. a vast period of time; age; aeon
5. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a group of poems or prose narratives forming a continuous story about a central figure or event the Arthurian cycle
6. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a series of miracle plays the Chester cycle
7. (Music, other) a group or sequence of songs (see song cycle)
9. (Astronomy) Astronomy the orbit of a celestial body
10. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a recurrent series of events or processes in plants and animals a life cycle a growth cycle a metabolic cycle
11. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a continuous change or a sequence of changes in the state of a system that leads to the restoration of the system to its original state after a finite period of time
12. (Electronics) one of a series of repeated changes in the magnitude of a periodically varying quantity, such as current or voltage
13. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing
a. a set of operations that can be both treated and repeated as a unit
b. the time required to complete a set of operations
c. one oscillation of the regular voltage waveform used to synchronize processes in a digital computer
14. (Linguistics / Grammar) (in generative grammar) the set of cyclic rules
vb
1. (tr) to process through a cycle or system
2. (intr) to move in or pass through cycles
3. to travel by or ride a bicycle or tricycle
[from Late Latin cyclus, from Greek kuklos cycle, circle, ring, wheel; see wheel]
cycling n & adj
| cycle (skl) 1. A single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon. See also period. 2. A circular or whorled arrangement of flower parts such as those of petals or stamens. |
Cycle a set or series: a collection of miracle plays; a long indefinite period.
Examples: cycle of champions, 1829; of changes; of epics; of miracle plays; of morality, 1837; of poems; of metrical romances, 1837; of seasons; of songs; of sonnets, 1870; of years.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  cycle - an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants phase angle, phase - a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle |
| 2. | cycle - a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "Schubert's song cycles" series - similar things placed in order or happening one after another; "they were investigating a series of bank robberies" | |
| 3. | cycle - a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation" repeat, repetition - an event that repeats; "the events today were a repeat of yesterday's" merry-go-round - a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" samsara - (Hinduism and Buddhism) the endless cycle of birth and suffering and death and rebirth | |
| 4. |  cycle - the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one secondrate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" | |
| 5. | cycle - a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" periodic event, recurrent event - an event that recurs at intervals cardiac cycle - the complete cycle of events in the heart from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next; an electrical impulse conducted through the heart muscle that constricts the atria which is followed by constriction of the ventricles; "the cardiac cycle can be shown on an electrocardiogram" Carnot cycle, Carnot's ideal cycle - a cycle (of expansion and compression) of an idealized reversible heat engine that does work without loss of heat pass - one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer); "it was not possible to complete the computation in a single pass" menstrual cycle - a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation; "the average menstrual cycle is 28 days" | |
| 6. |  cycle - a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedalsbicycle seat, saddle - a seat for the rider of a bicycle bicycle wheel - the wheel of a bicycle chain - a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament coaster brake - a brake on a bicycle that engages with reverse pressure on the pedals handlebar - the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle kickstand - a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden all-terrain bike, mountain bike, off-roader - a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires; originally designed for riding in mountainous country mudguard, splash guard, splash-guard - a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels ordinary bicycle, ordinary - an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel push-bike - a bicycle that must be pedaled safety bicycle, safety bike - bicycle that has two wheels of equal size; pedals are connected to the rear wheel by a multiplying gear sprocket wheel, sprocket - thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain velocipede - any of several early bicycles with pedals on the front wheel wheeled vehicle - a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC" | |
| Verb | 1. | cycle - cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle the laundry in this washing program" recycle - cause to repeat a cycle |
| 2. | cycle - pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles" go across, pass, go through - go across or through; "We passed the point where the police car had parked"; "A terrible thought went through his mind" cycle on - come to the starting point of a cycle | |
| 3. | cycle - ride a motorcycle ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" | |
| 4. | cycle - ride a bicycle unicycle - ride a unicycle backpedal - pedal backwards on a bicycle ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day" | |
| 5. | cycle - recur in repeating sequences |
cycle
noun series of events, round (of years), circle, revolution, rotation the necessary cycle of birth, growth, decay and death
Translations
cycle [ˈsaɪkl]
A. N
B. VI (= travel) → ir en bicicleta
we cycled to the coast → fuimos en bicicleta a la costa
I cycle to school → voy al colegio en bicicleta
can you cycle? → ¿sabes montar en bicicleta?
we cycled to the coast → fuimos en bicicleta a la costa
I cycle to school → voy al colegio en bicicleta
can you cycle? → ¿sabes montar en bicicleta?
C. CPD cycle clip N → pinza f para ir en bicicleta
cycle lane N (Brit) → carril m de bicicleta, carril m bici
cycle path N → carril m de bicicleta
cycle race N → carrera f ciclista
cycle rack N → soporte m para bicicletas; (on car roof) → baca f para transportar bicicletas
cycle ride N → paseo m en bicicleta
to go for a cycle ride → ir a dar un paseo en bicicleta
cycle shed N → cobertizo m para bicicletas
cycle track N (in countryside) → ruta f para ciclistas, senda f para ciclistas (Sport) → pista f de ciclismo, velódromo m
cycle lane N (Brit) → carril m de bicicleta, carril m bici
cycle path N → carril m de bicicleta
cycle race N → carrera f ciclista
cycle rack N → soporte m para bicicletas; (on car roof) → baca f para transportar bicicletas
cycle ride N → paseo m en bicicleta
to go for a cycle ride → ir a dar un paseo en bicicleta
cycle shed N → cobertizo m para bicicletas
cycle track N (in countryside) → ruta f para ciclistas, senda f para ciclistas (Sport) → pista f de ciclismo, velódromo m
cycle [ˈsaɪkəl]
n
(= bicycle) → vélo m, bicyclette f
(= series) [events, seasons] → cycle m menstrual cycle
[songs, poems] → cycle m
(= revolution) → cycle m
vi (= ride a bike) → faire du vélo, faire de la bicyclette (= go somewhere by bike) → aller à vélo, aller à bicyclette
I like cycling → J'aime faire de la bicyclette.
I cycle to school → Je vais à l'école à bicyclette.
I like cycling → J'aime faire de la bicyclette.
I cycle to school → Je vais à l'école à bicyclette.
modif (= bicycle) [route, network] → cyclable cycle helmet, cycle hire, cycle lane, cycle path, cycle race, cycle rack, cycle ride, cycle shed
cycle helmet n → casque m de vélo
cycle hire n (= business) → location f de vélos; [of one bike] → location f de vélo
cycle lane (British) n → piste f cyclable
cycle path n (urban) → piste f cyclable; (in the countryside) → sentier m cyclable
cycle race n → course f cycliste
cycle rack n (on floor) → râtelier m à vélos; (on car) → porte-vélos m inv
cycle ride n → promenade f à bicyclette
cycle shed n → abri m à vélos
cycle track n
cycle helmet n → casque m de vélo
cycle hire n (= business) → location f de vélos; [of one bike] → location f de vélo
cycle lane (British) n → piste f cyclable
cycle path n (urban) → piste f cyclable; (in the countryside) → sentier m cyclable
cycle race n → course f cycliste
cycle rack n (on floor) → râtelier m à vélos; (on car) → porte-vélos m inv
cycle ride n → promenade f à bicyclette
cycle shed n → abri m à vélos
cycle track n
(= racetrack) → vélodrome m
cycle
cycle:
cycle:
n
vi → mit dem (Fahr)rad fahren
cycle:
cycle cab
n → Fahrradtaxi nt
cycle clip
n → Fahrradklammer f
cycle lane
n → (Fahr)radweg m
cycle path
n → (Fahr)radweg m
cycle:
cycle race
n → Radrennen nt
cycle rack
n → Fahrradständer m
cycle shed
n → Fahrradstand m
cycle track
cycleway
n → (Fahr)radweg m
cycle [ˈsaɪkl]
cycle [ˈsaɪkl]
1. n
a. (bicycle) → bicicletta
b. (of seasons, poems) → ciclo
2. vi → andare in bicicletta
cycle [ˈsaɪkl]
1. n
a. (bicycle) → bicicletta
b. (of seasons, poems) → ciclo
2. vi → andare in bicicletta
v cycle [ˈsaikl]
to go by bicycle He cycles to work every day. fiets, ry fiets يَركَب دَرّاجَه карам колело jet na kole cykle radeln, radfahren κάνω ποδήλατο ir en bicicleta jalgrattaga sõitma با دوچرخه رفتن pyöräillä aller à/en bicyclette לִרְכַּב אוֹפַנַיִים साइकिल चलाना voziti bicikl kerékpározik bersepeda andare in bicicletta 自転車に乗る 자전거를 타다 važiuoti dviračiu braukt ar velosipēdu mengayuh basikal fietsen sykle jeździć rowerem andar de bicicleta a merge cu bicicleta ездить на велосипеде ísť na bicykli kolesariti voziti bicikl cykla ขี่จักรยาน bisiklete binmek, bisikletle gitmek 騎自行車 їздити на велосипеді سائيكل كى سوارى كرنا، سائيكل پر چڑهنا đi xe đạp 骑自行车
n
shortened form of bicycle They bought the child a cycle for his birthday. fiets دَرّاجه колело kolo (jízdní) cykel das Fahrrad ποδήλατο bicicleta (jalg)ratas دوچرخه pyörä vélo אוֹפַנַיִים साइकिल bicikl bicikli sepeda hjól bicicletta 自転車 자전거 dviratis velosipēds basikal fiets sykkel rower bicicleta bicicletă велосипед bicykel kolo bicikl cykel จักรยาน 'bicycle' sözcüğünün kısaltılmışı 自行車的簡寫 велосипед سائيكل xe đạp 自行车
n cyclist
a person who rides a bicycle. fietsryer, fietser راكِب الدَرّاجَـه колоездач cyklista cyklist der Radfahrer ποδηλάτης ciclista jalgrattur دوچرخه سوار pyöräilijä cycliste רוֹכֵב אוֹפַנַיִים साइकिल-सवार biciklist biciklista pengendara sepeda hjólreiðamaður ciclista 自転車乗り 자전거 타는 사람 dviratininkas riteņbraucējs penunggang basikal wielrijder syklist rowerzysta ciclista (bi)ciclist велосипедист bicyklista kolesar biciklista cyklist นักขี่จักรยาน bisiklet sürücüsü, bisikletçi 騎自行車的人 велосипедист سائيكل سوار، سائيكل كى سوارى كرنيوالا người đi xe đạp 骑自行车的人
cycle2
n cycle [ˈsaikl]
1 a number of events happening one after the other in a certain order the life-cycle of the butterfly. siklus دَوْره цикъл cyklus cyklus; kredsløb der Zyklus κύκλος ciclo tsükkel چرخه kierto cycle מַחֲזוֹר चक्र ciklus kör(forgás) daur hringur, lota; (lífs)skeið ciclo 循環 주기 ciklas cikls kitaran cyclus syklus, (om-/krets)løp, (-)krets cykl ciclo ciclu цикл cyklus krog ciklus cykel, kretslopp, period วัฏจักร çevrim, dönem, devir 周期，循環 цикл دور، چكر chu kỳ 周期
2 a series of poems, songs etc written about one main event etc a song cycle. siklus, ronde سِلْسِلة قَصائِد серия cyklus cyklus der Zyklus κύκλος (τραγουδιών, ποιημάτων κτλ.) ciclo tsükkel کلیات؛ مجموعه sikermä cycle סִדרַת סִיפּוּרִים/שִׁירִים कथामाला आदि ciklus (dal)ciklus rangkaian flokkur ciclo 一群の物語など 모음, 전집 ciklas cikls siri puisi cyclus (dikt-/sang)syklus cykl ciclo ciclu цикл cyklus ciklus ciklus serie, cykel ตอนของโคลงหรือเพลงที่เกี่ยวข้องกับเหตุการณ์เดียว dizi; ...topluluğu 一組詩歌，歌曲等 цикл سلسلہ tập thơ （表现同一主题的）一组诗歌，歌曲等
3 (of alternating current, radio waves etc) one complete series of changes in a regularly varying supply, signal etc. siklus سِلسِلة تَغيُّـرات مُنْتظَمَه оборот perioda cyklus; kredsløb der Zyklus κύκλος ciclo tsükkel زنجیره sykli, jakso cycle זֶרֶם מַחזוֹרִי घटना-चक्र ciklus periódus seri rið ciclo 周波 주기 ciklas, periodas cikls kitaran cyclus periode cykl, okres ciclo ciclu период переменного тока perióda cikel ciklus period วงจร devir (交流電，無線電的)周期 такт مكمل سلسلہ، پورا چكر vòng （无线电的）周（波）
adj cyclic
siklies دَوْري цикличен cyklický cyklisk; periodisk tilbagevendende zyklisch κυκλικός cíclico tsükliline چرخه ای؛ گردشی syklinen cyclique מַחֲזוֹרִי चक्रीय cikličan körkörös, ciklikus menurut lingkaran hring-; síendurtekinn ciclico 循環の 주기적인 ciklinis, cikliškas, periodiškas ciklisks berkitar cyclisch periodisk, regelmessig tilbakevendende, syklisk cykliczny, okresowy cíclico ciclic циклический cyklický cikličen cikličan cyklisk เป็นวงจร çevrimsel, dönemsel 周期的 циклічний دورانى lặp lại theo chu kỳ 周期的
adv cyclically
siklies بصورة دائريّه ، دورياَ циклично cyklicky cykliskt; periodiskt tilbagevendende zyklisch κυκλικά cíclicamente tsükliliselt بطور چرخه ای و ادواری jaksoittain d'une manière cyclique בְּאוֹפֶן מַחֲזוֹרִי चक्रीय रूप से ciklično körkörösen secara berseri síendurtekið, með árvissum hætti ciclicamente 循環して 주기적으로 cikliškai, periodiškai cikliski secara berkitar cyclisch periodisk, regelmessig tilbakevendende, syklisk cyklicznie ciclicamente ciclic циклично cyklicky ciklično ciklično cykliskt อย่างเป็นวงจร çevrimsel, eş sürelerle 周期地 циклічно دور یا چکر كے حساب سے đều đặn 周期地
cycle → دراجة بخارية, دورة, يُدَوْر cyklus, jet na kole, kolo cykel, cykle, cyklus Rad, radfahren, Zyklus κάνω ποδήλατο, κύκλος, ποδήλατο bicicleta, ciclo, ir en bicicleta jakso, polkupyörä, pyöräillä cycle, faire du vélo, vélo bicikl, ciklus, voziti bicikl andare in bicicletta, bicicletta, ciclo 周期, 自転車, 自転車に乗る 순환하다, 자전거, 주기 cyclus, fiets, fietsen sykkel, sykle, syklus cykl, pojechać na rowerze, rower andar de bicicleta, bicicleta, ciclo велосипед, проходить цикл, цикл cykel, cykla ขี่จักรยาน, จักรยาน, ระยะเวลายาวนาน bisiklete binme, bisiklete binmek, döngü chu kỳ, đạp xe, xe đạp 循环, 自行车
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