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Definition swipe in British English

swipe verb

verb
/swaɪp/
1

to pass a plastic card through a piece of electronic equipment that reads the information stored on the card, for example in order to open a door or to pay for something

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
2

to move your finger across the screen of a smartphone or tablet

Example

Simply swipe left or right to change the clock style.

Example

You swipe products to get further information and to add them to your shopping basket.

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up backspace click click
3

to swing your arm and hit or to try to hit someone or something, using your hand or an object

Example

She swiped him hard on the side of the head.

Example

I used a broom to swipe at the snake.

Synonyms and related words
lash out strike at strike out
4

to steal something

Example

Hey, someone's swiped my wallet!

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
Example

You could talk to two or three girls at a bar and pick the best one, or you can swipe a couple hundred people a day.

Definition swipe in British English