English

Noun

cycle (plural: cycles )

1. A complete rotation of anything.
2. A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself.
3. A series of poems, songs or other works of art
4. A programme/program on a washing machine, dishwasher, etc.

   Put the washing in on a warm cycle.

5. A generic term for pedal -powered vehicles (unicycles, bicycles and tricycles).

Translations

complete rotation

process

series of poems etc.

program on a washing machine

vehicle

Translations to be checked

The translations below need to be checked by native speakers and inserted into the appropriate table(s) above. The numbering is unreliable.

• French: cycle m
• Greek: (kyklos)
• Italian: ciclo m
• Latin: cyclus
• Russian: цикл

Verb

to cycle (cycles , cycled , cycling )

1. to ride a cycle (5)
2. to go through a cycle or to put through a cycle
3. (electronics) to turn power off and back on

   Avoid cycling the device unnecessarily.