recycle

[riːˈsaɪkl]

recycle Definition

• 1. convert (waste) into reusable material
• 2. return (material) to a previous stage in a cyclic process

Using recycle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recycle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We should recycle more plastic bottles and cans.

• Example

  The factory recycles old newspapers into new paper products.

• Example

  The company is committed to recycling waste materials.

• Example

  The city has implemented a recycling program for residents.

recycle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recycle

• reclaim
• reprocess
• reutilize
• recover
• regenerate

Antonyms for recycle

• discard
• dump
• waste

Phrases with recycle

• recycling bin

  a container used for collecting recyclable materials, typically made of plastic or metal

  Example

  Please put your empty bottles and cans in the recycling bin.

• recycling center

  a facility where recyclable materials are collected, sorted, and processed for reuse

  Example

  The city's recycling center accepts a wide range of materials, including paper, plastic, and glass.

• recycling symbol

  a universal symbol used to indicate that a product or material is recyclable

  Example

  Look for the recycling symbol on the bottom of plastic containers.

Origins of recycle

from re- 'again' + Latin 'cycl-' from Greek 'kuklos' meaning 'circle'

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Summary: recycle in Brief

To 'recycle' [riːˈsaɪkl] means to convert waste into reusable material or return material to a previous stage in a cyclic process. It involves reprocessing materials like plastic, paper, and glass, exemplified by 'We should recycle more plastic bottles and cans.' 'Recycle' extends into phrases like 'recycling bin,' and symbols like the 'recycling symbol,' denoting recyclable materials.