Definition of "recycle" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.

   • Both paper and plastic can be recycled.

2. (transitive, figurative) To reuse as a whole.

3. (transitive) To collect or place in a bin for recycling.

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

4. (intransitive, ergative) To be recycled.

   • Sulfur recycles in the sulfur cycle.

5. (US) To discard into a recycling bin.

6. (US, military, transitive) To put (a person) through a course of training again.

7. (roller derby) To skate toward the rear of the engagement zone to maximize the time that an opposing jammer must spend before returning to the action.

noun

1. An act of recycling.