Swap out Meaning in English
expression
ˈswɑp/ /ˈaʊt
SWAH-p OWT
swˈɒp/ /ˈaʊt
swOP OWT
Definition
To remove one thing and replace it with another, usually of the same type or function.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often heard in technical, DIY, or business settings. Common with nouns: 'swap out a part', 'swap out batteries'. Can sound less formal than simply 'replace'.
Spanish: cambiar - reemplazarPortuguese (BR): trocar - substituirPortuguese (PT): trocar - substituirChinese (Simplified): 更换 - 替换Chinese (Traditional): 更換 - 替換Hindi: बदल देना - बदलनाArabic: استبدال - تبديلBengali: বদলে নেওয়া - সরিয়ে নতুন বসানোRussian: заменить - поменятьJapanese: 入れ替える - 交換するVietnamese: thay thế - đổi raKorean: 교체하다Turkish: değiştirmek - yerine koymakUrdu: تبدیل کرنا - بدل دیناIndonesian: mengganti - menukar
Example Sentences
Please swap out the old batteries for new ones.
basic
You need to swap out your shoes before entering the gym.
basic
He will swap out the broken light bulb.
basic
If this part doesn't fit, just swap it out for another one.
natural
Some people swap out soda for water to be healthier.
natural
We're going to swap out our summer clothes for winter ones this weekend.
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