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Definition swoop in American English

swoop verb

[intransitive] verb
/swup/
1

to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air, especially in order to attack or catch someone or something

Example

The aircraft swooped down over the fields in search of its target.

Example

We watched the hawk swoop on its prey.

Synonyms and related words
fall lower come down
2

to make a sudden and unexpected attack on a place

Example

FBI agents swooped in and arrested the drug dealers.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at
Example

They swooped into the restaurant for a quick dinner.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition swoop in American English