verbπShareTo rotate about an off-centre fixed point."The plant swung in the breeze."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance."The children swung to the lively music at the school dance. "dancemusicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride on a swing."The children laughed as they swung."entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping.sexfamilyculturesocietyentertainmentgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang from the gallows."After being found guilty of treason, the prisoner was sentenced to be hanged; he swung from the gallows until he died. "lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a ball) to move sideways in its trajectory."The baseball swung sideways as it passed over the fence. "sportactionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluctuate or change."My mood swung from happy to sad throughout the day. "actiontendencysituationconditiontimeeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (an object) backward and forward; to wave."He swung his sword as hard as he could."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change (a numerical result); especially to change the outcome of an election."The late surge of youth votes swung the election to the challenger. "politicsoutcomegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something) work; especially to afford (something) financially."If itβs not too expensive, I think we can swing it."financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play notes that are in pairs by making the first of the pair slightly longer than written (augmentation) and the second shorter, resulting in a bouncy, uneven rhythm."The band swung the melody, making the notes feel jazzy and upbeat. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a bowler) to make the ball move sideways in its trajectory."The bowler swung the ball late, deceiving the batsman with the unexpected movement. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move one's arm in a punching motion."The boxer swung his arm, aiming a powerful punch at his opponent. "bodyactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareIn dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms."During the square dance lesson, the students happily swung their partners around and around. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo admit or turn something for the purpose of shaping it; said of a lathe."The lathe can swing a pulley of 12 inches diameter."machinetechnicalindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (a door, gate, etc.) on hinges so that it can swing or turn."The carpenter swung the heavy wooden door on its new hinges. "buildingarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor."A ship swings with the tide."nauticalsailingenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
