cycle

²cycle

verb

cy·cledcy·cling\ˈsī-k(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of CYCLE

intransitive verb

1

a : to pass through a cycle b : to recur in cycles

2

: to ride a cycle; specifically : bicycle

transitive verb

: to cause to go through a cycle

— cy·cler \ˈsī-k(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of CYCLE

1. The water is cycled back into the system after it has been used.
2. The water cycles back into the system.

First Known Use of CYCLE

1842