What does "upcycle" mean?

A period of a cycle where something is increasing or improving.

How do you pronounce "upcycle"?

Pronounced //ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l//.

//ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A period of a cycle where something is increasing or improving.
"You could probably take care of yourself through the cycles but during the period when one of the upcycles—it should be an upcycle for your business—you just said you are going through a worse depression from that standpoint than a normal business depression?"

Verb

1
To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality. transitive
"Recycling in many cases means "downcycling" – in particular cases, however, it can also mean "upcycling"."
2
To transform an old product into a newer and more expensive form with a different use wordnet
3
To promote into a more productive or useful role. transitive
"One designer I know was known for his vibrant use of color in his fashions. When he purchased a weekend home not too far from me, he had this crazy idea to paint the bark of the trees in different bright shades. […] To me, this wasn't upcycling the Great Outdoors, but more like upchucking on it."