recycle

• Verb, das die Umwandlung von Abfällen in wiederverwendbare Gegenstände oder Materialien bezeichnet oder die erneute Verwendung von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of converting waste materials into reusable objects or materials, or using something again.

1. Process for reuseA2formal

   To convert waste materials into new materials and objects, preventing waste of potentially useful resources.

   Recyceln

   • We should recycle plastic bottles to reduce pollution.
   • The city encourages residents to recycle paper and glass.
   • Many companies now recycle electronic waste responsibly.

   Synonymereclaimrecoverreprocessreusesalvage

   Antonymediscarddisposejunktrashwaste

2. Use againA2informal

   To use something again, often after processing or repurposing.

   Wiederverwenden

   • She recycled an old dress into a stylish skirt.
   • He recycled the cardboard boxes for storage.
   • They recycle their old furniture by donating it to charity.

   Synonymereprocessreusesalvage

   Antonymediscardwaste

3. Repeat a cycleB2formal

   To cause something to go through a cycle again, often in a systematic or repetitive manner.

   Zyklus wiederholen

   • The program recycles the same data through multiple algorithms.
   • In nature, water recycles through evaporation and precipitation.
   • The system recycles energy to improve efficiency.

   Synonymereclaimreprocessreuse