recycle

CEFRA2

/ˌɹiːˈsaɪkəl/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To process used materials so they can be used again.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To collect or place in a bin for recycling.

Examples

  • There is a big movement today to recycle trash.

  • We should be more careful to recycle more trash.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌɹiːˈsaɪkɫ̩]
  • [ˌɹɪ̝ˈsaɪkɫ̩]

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To reuse as a whole.

  2. To break down and reuse component materials.

  3. To discard into a recycling bin.

More examples

In context

  • Both paper and plastic can be recycled.

  • Most cans, bottles, and jars need to be rinsed, so recycle while you are doing dishes.

  • Sulfur recycles in the sulfur cycle.

Synonyms

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Every household should blank plastic bottles instead of throwing them away to help the environment.

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Origin

verb

From re- + cycle.