recycle

US /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/

UK /ˌriːˈsaɪ.kəl/

1.

convert (waste) into reusable material

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We need to recycle plastic bottles and paper.

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The factory aims to recycle 80% of its waste.

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reprocess reuse reclaim recover

2.

use again or anew

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The company decided to recycle old ideas into new products.

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He tried to recycle a joke he heard last week, but it didn't land well.

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repurpose reutilize reapply

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recycling recycle bin recycling bin