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Loop
(lo͞op) The central business district of Chicago, Illinois. Used with the.
loop 1
(lo͞op)n.
1.
a. A length of line, thread, ribbon, or other thin material that is curved or doubled over making an opening.
b. The opening formed by such a doubled line.
2. Something having a shape, order, or path of motion that is circular or curved over on itself.
3. Electricity A closed circuit.
4. Computers A sequence of instructions that repeats either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met.
5. A loop-shaped intrauterine device.
6. A flight maneuver in which an aircraft flies a circular path in a vertical plane with the lateral axis of the aircraft remaining horizontal.
7. A segment of film or magnetic tape whose ends are joined, making a strip that can be continuously replayed.
8. Sports See league1.
v. looped, loop·ing, loops
v.tr.
1. To form into a loop.
2. To fasten, join, or encircle with loops or a loop.
3. To fly (an aircraft) in a loop.
4. To move in a loop or an arc.
5. Electricity To join (conductors) so as to complete a circuit.
6. To add or substitute (words) in a film by altering the soundtrack.
v.intr.
Phrasal Verb: 1. To form a loop.
2. To move in a loop: "The couple looped constantly around the international social circuit" (Walter Isaacson).
3. To make a loop in an aircraft.
loop in
Idioms: To provide up-to-date information; inform: She sent an email to loop in the staff about policy changes. Before proceeding with my plan, I looped my colleagues in.
in the loop
Part of a group that is kept up-to-date with information about something: knew about the merger because she's in the loop.
knock/throw for a loop
Slang To surprise tremendously; astonish.
out of the loop
Not part of a group that is kept up-to-date with information about something.
[Middle English loupe, probably from Middle Irish lúb (perhaps influenced by Middle English lep, basket).]
loop 2
(lo͞op)n. Archaic
A loophole through which small arms may be fired.
[Middle English loupe; akin to Middle Dutch lūpen, to lie in wait, peer.]
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loop
(luːp)n
1. the round or oval shape formed by a line, string, etc, that curves around to cross itself
2. any round or oval-shaped thing that is closed or nearly closed
3. a piece of material, such as string, curved round and fastened to form a ring or handle for carrying by
4. (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) an intrauterine contraceptive device in the shape of a loop
5. (Electronics) electronics
a. a closed electric or magnetic circuit through which a signal can circulate
b. short for loop aerial
6. (Aeronautics) a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft flies one complete circle in the vertical plane
7. (Railways) chiefly Also called: loop line Brit a railway branch line which leaves the main line and rejoins it after a short distance
8. (Mathematics) maths physics a closed curve on a graph: hysteresis loop.
9. (General Physics) another name for antinode
10. (Anatomy) anatomy
a. the most common basic pattern of the human fingerprint, formed by several sharply rising U-shaped ridges. Compare arch14b, whorl3
b. a bend in a tubular structure, such as the U-shaped curve in a kidney tubule (Henle's loop or loop of Henle)
11. (Computer Science) computing a series of instructions in a program, performed repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied
12. (Individual Sports, other than specified) skating a jump in which the skater takes off from a back outside edge, makes one, two, or three turns in the air, and lands on the same back outside edge
13. a group of people to whom information is circulated (esp in the phrases in or out of the loop)
vb
14. (tr) to make a loop in or of (a line, string, etc)
15. (tr) to fasten or encircle with a loop or something like a loop
16. (Aeronautics) Also: loop the loop to cause (an aircraft) to perform a loop or (of an aircraft) to perform a loop
17. (intr) to move in loops or in a path like a loop
[C14: loupe, origin unknown]
loop
(luːp)n
an archaic word for loophole
[C14: perhaps related to Middle Dutch lupen to watch, peer]
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loop1
(lup)n.
1. a portion of a cord, ribbon, etc., folded or doubled upon itself so as to leave an opening between the parts.
2. anything shaped more or less like a loop.
3. a curved piece or a ring used for the insertion of something or as a handle.
4. a circular area at the end of a trolley line, railroad line, etc., where cars turn around.
5. an arm of a cloverleaf where traffic may turn off or onto a main road or highway.
7. a maneuver executed by an airplane in such a manner that the airplane describes a closed curve in a vertical plane.
8. a closed electric or magnetic circuit.
9. the reiteration of a set of instructions in a computer routine or program.
10. a piece of magnetic tape or film with the ends joined to form an endless strip so that the same material is continuously replayed.
11. antinode.
12. the loop, a group or network of insiders or influential people; inner circle: to be out of the loop on policy decisions.
13. the Loop, the main business district of Chicago.
v.t. 14. to form into a loop.
15. to make a loop in.
16. to enfold or encircle in or with something arranged in a loop.
17. to fasten by forming into a loop or by means of a loop: to loop up the draperies.
18. to cause (a missile or projectile) to trace a looping or looplike trajectory through the air.
19. to fly (an airplane) in a loop or series of loops.
20. to complete or alter (a film or film segment) by recording new or more dialogue or other sound onto the existing soundtrack.
v.i. 21. to make or form a loop: The river loops around the two counties.
22. to move by forming loops, as a measuringworm, or by tracing a looplike path.
23. to perform a loop or series of loops in an airplane.
24. to record dialogue, sound effects, etc., onto an existing film track or soundtrack.
Idioms: throw or knock for a loop, to overwhelm with surprise or confusion.
[1350–1400; Middle English loupe loop of cloth, perhaps < Scottish Gaelic lub loop, bend]
loop2
(lup)n. Archaic.
loophole (def. 1).
[1300–50; Middle English loupe window]
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loop
Past participle: looped
Gerund: looping
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| Noun | 1. |  loop - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines |
| 2. | loop - anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself) band - a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration belt - endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys drip loop - a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building; "when it rained water would fall from the drip loop before it reached the building" running noose, slip noose, noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled lobe - the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern Jordan curve, simple closed curve - a closed curve that does not intersect itself bight - a loop in a rope | |
| 3. | loop - (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; "the solution took hundreds of iterations" physical process, process - a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls" computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures | |
| 4. | loop - an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan); "he's no longer in the loop" | |
| 5. | loop - the basic pattern of the human fingerprint fingerprint - a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations | |
| 6. | loop - a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied computer program, computer programme, programme, program - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code" | |
| 7. | loop - the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component network topology, topology - the configuration of a communication network | |
| 8. | loop - an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop intrauterine device, IUD - contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus | |
| 9. |  loop - a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulatescircuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow parallel circuit, shunt circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit | |
| 10. | loop - a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane inside loop - a loop consisting of a climb followed by inverted flight followed by a dive that returns to horizontal flight outside loop - a loop consisting of a dive followed by inverted flight followed by a climb that returns to horizontal flight airplane maneuver, flight maneuver - a maneuver executed by an aircraft | |
| Verb | 1. | loop - move in loops; "The bicycle looped around the tree" |
| 2. | loop - make a loop in; "loop a rope" crochet, hook - make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; "She sat there crocheting all day" noose - make a noose in or of | |
| 3. | loop - fly loops, perform a loop; "the stunt pilot looped his plane" | |
| 4. | loop - wind around something in coils or loops | |
| 5. | loop - fasten or join with a loop; "He looped the watch through his belt" |
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loop
noun
verb
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loop
noun2. A group of athletic teams that play each other:
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Translations
أنْشوطَه، حَلْقَهمُنْعَطَف حاد في نَهْروَسيلَة مَنْح حَمْليَعْقِدُ الأنْشوطَه
nitroděložní tělískoomotatsmyčkaudělat smyčkuzákrut
bugtløkkesnospiralsving
aassilmussurmasõlm
kierukkasilmukka
hurkolméhhurokösszehurkol
bugîafesta meî lykkjulykkja
daryti kilpąužrišti kilpa
cilpaintravaginals pretapauglošanas lidzeklislīkums, cilpamest cilpunostiprināt ar cilpu
vnútromaternicová špirála
zanka
ilmikilmiklemekrahim kılıfıU biçimi kıvrım/dirsek
loop
[luːp]A. N
1. (in string, ribbon) → lazo m, lazada f (Naut) → gaza f; (= bend) → curva f, recodo m
to knock sb for a loop (US) → dejar a algn pasmado
to knock sb for a loop (US) → dejar a algn pasmado
2. (Comput) → bucle m
4. (= informed group) to be in the loop → estar en el grupo de gente informada
to be out of the loop → estar fuera del grupo de gente informada
to be out of the loop → estar fuera del grupo de gente informada
5. (Sew) → presilla f
B. VT to loop round → dar vuelta a
to loop a rope round a post → pasar una cuerda alrededor de un poste
to loop a rope round a post → pasar una cuerda alrededor de un poste
C. VI [rope, ribbon, cable] → formar un lazo; [line, road] → serpentear
D. CPD loop line N (Rail) → desviación f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
loop
[ˈluːp] n
(in string, ribbon) → boucle f belt loop
(COMPUTING) (in computer program) → boucle f
(with information) to be in the loop → être dans le coup
to keep sb in the loop → tenir qn au courant
to keep sb in the loop → tenir qn au courant
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
loop
n
(= curved shape) → Schlaufe f; (of wire) → Schlinge f; (of river, Rail) → Schleife f; (Med) → Spirale f; to knock or throw somebody for a loop (esp US inf) → jdn völlig umhauen (inf)
(Comput) → Schleife f
vt rope etc → schlingen (round um); to loop a rope through a ring → ein Seil durch einen Ring ziehen; she looped her arm through his → sie hängte sich bei ihm ein
vi (rope etc) → sich schlingen; (line, road etc) → eine Schleife machen; the road loops (a)round the fields → die Straße schlängelt sich um die Felder
loop
:loophole
loopline
n (Rail) → Schleife f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
loop
[luːp]1. n (in string) → cappio; (fastening) → asola; (for belt) → passante m; (bend, in river) → ansa (Comput) → iterazione f, anello
2. vt to loop a rope round a post → passare una corda intorno a un palo
to loop the loop (Aer) → fare il giro della morte
to loop the loop (Aer) → fare il giro della morte
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
loop
(luːp) noun1. a doubled-over part of a piece of rope, chain etc. She made a loop in the string.
2. a U-shaped bend in a river etc.
3. IUD; (intra uterine device) a contraceptive device used by women.
verb to fasten with, or form into, a loop or loops. He looped the rope round a post.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
loop
n. asa; estructura en forma de lazo semejante a la curvatura de una cuerda.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
Collins Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
loop
n (IUD) lazo; (of bowel) asa (intestinal)English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.