Meaning of 'loop'

noun

a flight maneuver

Synonyms: slip

noun

a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates

Synonyms: closed circuit

noun

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

Synonyms: cringle eyelet grommet grummet

noun

an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop

noun

the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component

Synonyms: loop topology

noun

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

noun

the basic pattern of the human fingerprint

noun

an inner circle of advisors

Example: "They are no longer in the loop."

noun

(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated

Synonyms: iteration

noun

anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

verb

fasten or join with a loop

Example: "They looped the watch through their belt."

verb

wind around something in coils or loops

Synonyms: coil curl

verb

make a loop in

Example: "loop a rope"

Synonyms: intertwine

verb

fly loops, perform a loop

Example: "The stunt pilot looped the plane."

verb

move in loops

Example: "The bicycle looped around the tree"