verb

recycle

to recycle, to reuse, to reprocess

We recycle all our paper and glass.

We recycle all our paper and glass.

The company recycles old computers.

The company recycles old computers.

((sth.)) to treat materials so they can be used again We recycle all our paper.

Synonyms: reuse, reprocess, reclaim

From 're-' (again) + 'cycle' (circle, wheel). Literally 'to go through a cycle again'.

Think of a 'cycle' or circle where materials go around and are used 're-' (again).

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