swing
🇺🇸
/swɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/swɪŋ/
verb
C1
to move back and forth or side to side while hanging from a fixed point
The child loves to swing on the playground swing.
C1
to move by holding onto something fixed and pulling yourself
The monkey can swing from tree to tree using its arms.
C1
to move in a wide curved motion
The gate will swing open when you push it.
C1
to change from one opinion or mood to another
Public opinion can swing quickly during elections.
R
to turn or change direction suddenly
He had to swing the car quickly to avoid the obstacle.
R
to try to hit someone or something
The batter took a big swing at the ball.
R
to succeed in getting something, sometimes in a clever way
Can you swing us some extra help for the project?
R
to have a strong, regular rhythm
The music makes you want to swing to the beat.
R
to be lively and fun with many people enjoying themselves
The party really started to swing after midnight.
noun
C1
a swinging movement or rhythm
He has a smooth golf swing that hits the ball far.
C1
a change from one opinion or situation to another
There was a big swing in voter preferences this election.
C1
a seat that hangs from ropes or chains for swinging on
The children lined up for their turn on the swing.
R
the movement you make when hitting the ball in golf
She practiced her golf swing at the driving range.
R
a type of jazz music with a smooth rhythm from the 1930s
The band played classic swing music that made everyone dance.
R
a quick trip to several places in a short time
The candidate made a final campaign swing through key states.
translation
to move back and forth or side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to move by holding onto something fixed and pulling yourself; to move in a wide curved motion; to change from one opinion or mood to another; to turn or change direction suddenly; to try to hit someone or something; to succeed in getting something, sometimes in a clever way; to have a strong, regular rhythm; to be lively and fun with many people enjoying themselves
a swinging movement or rhythm; a change from one opinion or situation to another; a seat that hangs from ropes or chains for swinging on; the movement you make when hitting the ball in golf; a type of jazz music with a smooth rhythm from the 1930s; a quick trip to several places in a short time
Word Forms
3rd Present
swings
Progressive
swinging
Past
swung
Plural
swings
Perfect
swung