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Definition swap in American English

swap verb

verb
/swɑp/
1

to give something to someone in exchange for something else

Example

Do you want to swap seats?

Example

If you like this one better, I'll swap with you.

Example

She has a job she wouldn't want to swap for a million dollars.

Example

Members are encouraged to swap books with each other.

Synonyms and related words
exchange pass on trade in
1.1

to replace one thing with another

Example

We swapped the worn-out tire for a brand new one.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
1.2

if two people swap jobs, activities, or positions, each person does what the other person was doing

Example

Managers will swap jobs with sales staff for a day.

Example

The client may be asked to swap roles with the therapist.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
2

if people swap stories, ideas, etc., they tell each other about their experiences or ideas

Example

After dinner, they sat around swapping stories about their travels.

Synonyms and related words
talk chat catch up
Definition swap in American English