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recycle

 

[ ˌriːˈsaɪkl ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

environment

Convert (waste) into reusable material. To treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse. To return (material) to a previous stage in a cyclic process.

Synonyms

reclaim, reprocess, reutilize

Examples of usage

  • Recycling paper helps to save trees.
  • Many companies are now recycling their waste products.
  • The company recycles plastic bottles to make new containers.
Context #2 | Noun

environment

The action or process of converting waste into reusable material. The practice of reusing items or materials rather than throwing them away. The process of returning materials to a previous stage in a cyclic process.

Synonyms

reclamation, reprocessing, reutilization

Examples of usage

  • Recycling is an important way to reduce waste.
  • She is a strong advocate for recycling.
  • The city has implemented a recycling program to help the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "recycle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reciclar

🇮🇳 रीसायकल

🇩🇪 recyceln

🇮🇩 mendaur ulang

🇺🇦 переробляти

🇵🇱 recykling

🇯🇵 リサイクルする

🇫🇷 recycler

🇪🇸 reciclar

🇹🇷 geri dönüştürmek

🇰🇷 재활용하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التدوير

🇨🇿 recyklovat

🇸🇰 recyklovať

🇨🇳 回收利用

🇸🇮 reciklirati

🇮🇸 endurvinna

🇰🇿 қайта өңдеу

🇬🇪 გადამუშავება

🇦🇿 təkrar emal etmək

🇲🇽 reciclar

Etymology

The word 'recycle' originated in the 1920s from the prefix 're-' meaning again and the verb 'cycle', forming the concept of cycling or repeating a process. The modern environmental movement popularized the term in the mid-20th century as a way to promote sustainable practices and reduce waste. Recycling has since become a key aspect of environmental protection and resource conservation efforts worldwide.

See also: bicycle, cycle, cycles, cyclic, cyclical, cycling, cyclist, upcycle.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,327, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.