noun
- plural of cycle; series of events that repeat in a regular pattern
- plural of cycle; bicycles or motorcycles
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of cycle; moves through a series of changes that repeat
- third person singular present of cycle; rides a bicycle
Examples
- The water cycles through evaporation and precipitation.
- Business cycles affect the economy every few years.
- She cycles to work every morning.
- The machine cycles through different settings automatically.
- Many cycles were parked outside the school.
- The program cycles between different modes.
- Natural cycles like seasons help regulate ecosystems.