swap

/swɔp/ Cách viết khác : (swap) /swɔp/
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swap

We decided to swap our sandwiches at lunch.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An equal exchange: A swap is a transaction where two parties trade items of equivalent value directly with each other.
    • A mutual substitution: The act of replacing one thing with another in a reciprocal manner.

  2. Verb:

    • To exchange or trade: To give something and receive something else in return.
    • To replace or substitute: To take the place of something else, often in a mutual agreement.
    • (Computing) To move data into memory: In computer science, to transfer a piece of a program from storage into active memory.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • They made a fair swap: my comic book for his video game.
    • The team made a player swap before the big game.

  • Verb:

    • Let's swap seats so you can see the screen better.
    • I'll swap my sandwich for your apple.
    • The operating system will swap the data to the hard drive when RAM is full.
Advanced Usage
  • "swap out": To remove something and replace it with another.
    • The mechanic will swap out the old battery for a new one.
  • "swap over": To exchange positions or roles.
    • Can we swap over? I'd like to try driving now.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swapper (n): A person or entity that swaps.
    • He's a frequent book swapper at the community library.
  • Swappable (adj): Capable of being exchanged.
    • The parts are swappable between the two models.
Synonyms
  • Exchange: To give and receive reciprocally.
  • Trade: To barter or deal in the exchange of goods.
  • Barter: To trade goods or services without using money.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Swap around: To change the positions of several things.
    • We swapped the furniture around to give the room a new look.
  • Swap in: To put something new into a position or role.
    • The coach decided to swap in a fresh player.
Related Idioms
  • Swap horses in midstream: To change plans or leaders in the middle of an important activity. (Often used in the negative: "Don't swap horses in midstream.")
    • The project is going well; it's too risky to swap horses in midstream now.
  • Swap stories: To exchange anecdotes or personal experiences.
    • The old friends sat by the fire, swapping stories about their youth.
swap

We decided to swap our sandwiches at lunch.

Noun
  1. an equal exchange
    • we had no money so we had to live by barter
Verb
  1. move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science
  2. exchange or give (something) in exchange for

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