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Definition swoop in British English

swoop verb

[intransitive] verb
/swuːp/
1

to move quickly and suddenly downwards 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.

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2

to make a sudden and unexpected attack on a place

Example

Police swooped on Blake's home yesterday.

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Definition swoop in British English