loop

cappio, asola

Parte di una corda o di un filo ripiegata su se stessa in modo da formare un’apertura.

In inglese semplice: A curved part of rope or thread that bends back on itself to make an opening.

• Make a loop in the rope.
• Pull the thread through the loop.
• The loops were too small for the hooks.

Come si usa: loop of something (Make a loop of string and tie the ends together.)

Espressioni comuni: loop of rope, make a loop, belt loop

ciclo, loop

Processo che torna all’inizio e ripete gli stessi passaggi.

In inglese semplice: A process that returns to its start and repeats the same steps.

• The video plays on a loop.
• We are stuck in a loop of delays and complaints.
• A feedback loop keeps the temperature steady.

Sinonimi: cycle

Espressioni comuni: feedback loop, continuous loop, on a loop

ciclo

Serie di istruzioni di un programma ripetute fino a raggiungere un punto o una condizione stabiliti.

In inglese semplice: A set of computer instructions that repeats until a particular point is reached.

• The loop runs ten times.
• An error trapped the program in an infinite loop.
• Use two loops to check all the values.

Espressioni comuni: infinite loop, for loop, while loop

ansa, cappio

Linea curva che gira e incrocia se stessa, formando una figura arrotondata.

In inglese semplice: A curved line that bends around and crosses itself, making a rounded shape.

• Draw a loop on the paper.
• Her handwriting has large loops.
• The curved line crosses itself to form a loop.

Espressioni comuni: draw a loop, loop shape, fingerprint loop

avvolgere, fare un cappio

Ripiegare una corda o un altro oggetto lungo su se stesso, formando un’apertura arrotondata.

In inglese semplice: To bend rope or another long thing back on itself, making a rounded opening.

• Loop the rope around the post.
• She looped the ribbon through the handle.
• He looped the cable neatly before putting it away.

Come si usa: loop something around something (Loop the cord around the handle.); loop something over something (She looped the strap over her shoulder.)

Espressioni comuni: loop a rope, loop around something, loop over something

fare un giro, fare un looping

Muoversi, o far muovere qualcosa, lungo un percorso curvo che torna al punto di partenza.

In inglese semplice: To move, or make something move, along a path that curves around and returns.

• The plane looped above the field.
• The road loops back toward the village.
• She looped the model plane high above the trees.

Come si usa: loop around something (The path loops around the lake.)

Sinonimi: circle

Espressioni comuni: loop around something, loop above something, loop the plane