Definition of recycle Recycle

/ɹisajˈkʌl/ - [reesaykul] - re•cy•cle

We found 8 definitions of recycle from 4 different sources.

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What does recycle mean?

WordNet

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Verb

recycles, recycling, recycled  

recycle - use again after processing; "We must recycle the cardboard boxes"
  reprocess, reuse
  utilise, employ, utilize, use, apply convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
  rehash present or use over, with no or few changes
  reclaim, recover make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; "The people reclaimed the marshes"
recycle - cause to repeat a cycle
  cycle recur in repeating sequences
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • recycle (Verb)
    To break down and reuse component materials.
  • recycle (Verb)
    To reuse as a whole.
  • recycle (Verb)
    To collect or place in a bin for recycling.
  • recycle (Verb)
    To be recycled.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • recycle
    To use again after processing by converting waste into reusable material.

Part of speech

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  • recycle, verb, present, 1st person singular of recycle (infinitive).
  • recycle, verb (infinitive).
  • recycle, noun, singular of recycles.

Pronunciation

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