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swap
[ swop ]
verb (used with object)
- to exchange, barter, or trade, as one thing for another:
He swapped his wrist watch for the radio.
- to substitute (one thing) for another (sometimes followed by in ):
Swap in red wine for white, since powerful nutrients are in the red grape's skin.
- to replace (one thing) with another (sometimes followed by out ):
To cut down on fat, swap cream for milk.
verb (used without object)
- to make an exchange.
noun
- an exchange:
He got the radio in a swap.
swap
/ ɒ /
verb
- to trade or exchange (something or someone) for another
noun
- an exchange
- something that is exchanged
- Also calledswap optionswaption finance a contract in which the parties to it exchange liabilities on outstanding debts, often exchanging fixed interest-rate for floating-rate debts ( debt swap ), either as a means of managing debt or in trading ( swap trading )
Derived Forms
- ˈɲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ɲp noun
- ܲ·ɲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of swap1
Word History and Origins
Origin of swap1
Example Sentences
At times of acute global financial stress, "swap lines" between central banks exist to preserve financial stability, making sure there is a constant supply of US dollars.
Kardo Mina, a final year law student at Swansea University who also works part time, said he regularly swapped meals for cups of coffee because doing so was "more financially viable".
However, it is understood he has no interest in being part of a swap deal - after recent speculation around United's interest in Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze.
It has been an exciting race for automatic promotion from the Championship, with Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United swapping places in the top three for much of the season.
He also mentioned nearly 50 prisoners of other nationalities, including US citizens, as part of the proposed swap.
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