noun
Meaning 1
Anything that is swapped out for another; an exchange.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
swap out
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Sound
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noun
Meaning 2
A pre-prepared food item used in place of an unfinished food item in order to cut down the overall preparation time during filming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: broadcasting, media, television
Examples
- Luckily, on this show we have swap outs, so we don't have to wait.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To transfer (memory contents) into a swap file.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: outswap
Antonyms: swap in
verb
Meaning 4
To exchange (something or someone) for an unused (or less-used) equivalent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
Examples
- Those men are tired; let's swap that unit out.
- I can't keep going; is it okay if I swap out?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: switch, switch out
Antonyms: swap in
verb
Meaning 5
To exchange (something) for (something else). (usually followed by with or for)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- I'll swap out the dead battery for a new one.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: switch, switch out, replace
Antonyms: swap in
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: échanger — Translations
- Turkish: götürmek — Translations