actioncycle

noun
UK /ˈækʃənˌsaɪkəl/
US /ˈækʃənˌsaɪkəl/

An action cycle is a set of steps that repeats over and over.

The water going up and coming down is an action cycle.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A game turn that goes back to the first player after everyone has had a turn.

After my move, the action cycle started again with Mia.

3. The way a machine does the same job again and again.

The washing machine's action cycle takes thirty minutes.

4. A plan for doing something in a set order and then starting over.

Our class follows an action cycle for cleaning up: tidy, check, and rest.