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loop

Pronunciation: [/luːp/]

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loop: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use loop in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a sequence of instructions that is repeated until a certain condition is met. It's like a set of steps that a computer follows over and over again.

Example

The program had a loop that kept running until the user clicked the stop button.

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The loop in the code caused an infinite loop, crashing the program.

Example

How does a loop help a computer execute a set of instructions?

Context: “fashion”

(noun) a curved or round shape. It's when something bends or twists into a circular or oval form.

Example

The necklace had a beautiful loop design that wrapped around the pendant.

Example

The straight line turned into a loop in the drawing.

Example

Can you create a loop shape using a piece of string?

Context: “action”

(verb) to form a shape like a circle or oval. It's when something curves around itself or creates a circular motion.

Example

She looped the ribbon around the gift box and tied a bow.

Example

He couldn't loop the rope around the tree trunk because it was too thick.

Example

How do you loop a string to make a knot?

How to pronounce loop

Pronunciation: [/luːp/]

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