cycle

/sˈaɪkʌl/

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Noun
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"
Noun
a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "Schubert''s song cycles"
Noun
a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of reprisal and retaliation"
Noun
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second
Noun
a single complete execution of a periodically repeated phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons"
Noun
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
Verb
cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle the laundry in this washing program"
Verb
pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles"
Verb
ride a motorcycle
Verb
ride a bicycle
Verb
recur in repeating sequences