recycle
word
Definition
To process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away; often refers to paper, plastic, glass, or metal.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in contexts related to the environment and waste management. Typical collocations are 'recycle paper', 'recycle plastic', and 'recycle bottles.' The noun form is 'recycling.' Often heard in the imperative: 'Please recycle.' Rarely used figuratively.
Spanish: reciclarPortuguese (BR): reciclarPortuguese (PT): reciclarChinese (Simplified): 回收利用 - 循环再用Chinese (Traditional): 回收利用 - 循環再用Hindi: पुनर्चक्रित करनाArabic: يُعيد التدويرBengali: পুনর্ব্যবহার করা - রিসাইকেল করাRussian: перерабатыватьJapanese: リサイクルするVietnamese: tái chếKorean: 재활용하다Turkish: geri dönüştürmekUrdu: دوبارہ استعمال کرنا - ری سائیکل کرناIndonesian: mendaur ulang
Example Sentences
Please recycle your empty bottles here.
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We recycle paper at school.
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You can recycle old magazines instead of throwing them away.
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More people are starting to recycle because they care about the planet.
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Do you know what items you can actually recycle in your city?
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It’s easy to forget to recycle when you’re in a hurry.
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