loop

• Substantivo que designa uma forma, estrutura ou sequência que constitui uma curva fechada ou um contorno fechado, usado em contextos como elementos de fixação, informática, impressões digitais, circuitos elétricos ou manobras de aeronaves.

A noun referring to a shape, structure, or sequence that forms a closed curve or circuit, often used in contexts such as fasteners, computing, fingerprints, electrical circuits, or flight maneuvers.

1. Metal ring fastenerB1formal

   A fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines.

   Ilhó de metal

   • She threaded the rope through the loop on the sail.
   • The curtain rod has a loop for hanging hooks.
   • He attached the keychain to the loop on his belt.

   Sinônimoseyeletgrommet

2. A2formal

   Anything with a round or oval shape formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself.

   Laço

   • The road makes a loop around the lake.
   • She drew a loop on the paper to represent a circle.
   • The roller coaster had a giant loop that inverted passengers.

   Sinônimoscircleellipsehoopovalring

3. Single execution of repeated instructionsB2formalIT

   In computing, a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated.

   Iteração

   • The program runs each loop to process data in the array.
   • An infinite loop occurs when the exit condition is never met.
   • Each loop in the algorithm reduces the time complexity.

   Sinônimoscycleiterationpass

4. C1formalamericanpolitical

   An inner circle of advisors, especially under President Reagan.

   Círculo íntimo de conselheiros

   • The loop of advisors influenced key policy decisions.
   • He was part of the president's inner loop during the crisis.
   • The loop met secretly to discuss economic strategies.

   Sinônimosinner circlekitchen cabinet

5. Fingerprint patternB1formalscientific

   The basic pattern of the human fingerprint consisting of a loop shape.

   Presilha

   • The suspect's fingerprint had a distinctive loop pattern.
   • Forensics identified the person by the loop on the thumb.
   • Most fingerprints fall into one of three categories: arch, loop, or whorl.

6. Repetitive instruction sequence in programmingB2formalIT

   A computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied.

   Laço

   • The for loop iterates over each item in the list.
   • Use a while loop to keep reading data until the file ends.
   • Nested loops can be complex but are useful for multidimensional arrays.

   Sinônimoscycleiterationrepetition

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de formar ou percorrer uma volta/laço, e também repetir um processo ou uma sequência.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or moving in a loop, or repeating a process or sequence.

1. Move in loopsB1formal

   To move in a shape or path that curves back on itself.

   Mover-se em laços

   • The road loops around the mountain.
   • The dancer looped gracefully across the stage.
   • The river loops through the valley.

   Sinônimoscirclecoilcurlspiralwind

2. Make a loop inB1formal

   To form something into a loop shape.

   Fazer um laço

   • She looped the ribbon into a bow.
   • He looped the rope around the post.
   • The wire was looped into a circle.

   Sinônimosbendcoilcurlfoldspiraltwistwind

   Antônimosextendflattenstraightenstretchuncoiluncurlunwind

3. Fly loops, perform a loopB2formal

   To fly an aircraft in a circular or loop-shaped path.

   Fazer um looping

   • The pilot looped the plane over the airfield.
   • He performed a perfect loop in his stunt plane.
   • The aircraft looped gracefully before landing.

4. Wind around something in coils or loopsB1formal

   To wrap or twist something around an object in a circular pattern.

   Enrolar

   • She looped the scarf around her neck.
   • The snake looped itself around the branch.
   • He looped the cord around the spool.

   Sinônimoscoilencircleentwinespiraltwinetwistwindwrap

5. Fasten or join with a loopB1formal

   To secure or connect something using a loop.

   Prender com laço

   • He looped the rope to the anchor.
   • She looped the string through the hole.
   • The climber looped the carabiner to his harness.

   Sinônimosbindconnectfastenhitchlassosecuretie

   Antônimosdetachdisconnectreleaseunfastenunhookunlace