Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repeat-the-cycle
phrase
/rɪˈpiːt ðə ˈsaɪkəl/
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Definition
To continue to do or experience something again and again, often in a recurrent pattern or sequence.
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Examples
- After evaluating the project, the team decided to repeat the cycle to gather more data.
- Many people find themselves in relationships where they repeat the cycle of love and heartbreak.
- To improve our results, we must analyze what went wrong and avoid repeating the cycle.
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Meaning
The phrase ‘repeat the cycle’ refers to the act of going through the same process or stages multiple times without significant change.
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Synonyms
- recur
- loop
- iterate
- recycle
- revolve