exchange

noun

UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Word Forms

singular	exchange
plural	exchanges

1
countable a situation in which one person gives another person something and receives something else of a similar type or value in return
exchange of:
The two sides agreed an exchange of prisoners of war.
Synonyms and related words
To exchange and exchanging
exchange
pass on
trade in
1. 1a
  a situation in which people give each other information or discuss their ideas and opinions
  exchange of:
  We had a frank exchange of views.
  There was an angry exchange of letters between the two firms.
  Synonyms and related words
  Discussions and debates
  discussion
  debate
  argument
2. 1b
  a situation in which someone shoots at another person and the other person shoots back
  an exchange of fire/gunfire/shots:
  There was an exchange of fire and three soldiers fell dead.
  Synonyms and related words
  Gunfire and shooting
  come under fire
  cover
  crossfire
2
countable formalan angry conversation
heated exchange:
Paul and Mark were having a heated exchange in the office.
Synonyms and related words
Arguments
argument
disagreement
conflict
3
uncountable the act of changing the money of one country to the money of another country
the abolition of exchange controls
Synonyms and related words
Currency and currencies
a run on something
base currency
basket
See alsoforeign exchange
4
countable an arrangement in which people or groups from different countries visit each other or do each other’s jobs, for example in order to study another country’s language or improve relationships
I met Laurence on a French exchange.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to international relations
bilateralism
constructivism
constructivist
5
countable a central place where goods of a particular type are bought and sold
the former corn exchange
Synonyms and related words
General words for shops
pop-up
shop
outlet
1. 5a
  a central place where telephone calls are received and connected to other lines
  Synonyms and related words
  Telephone services and companies
  answering service
  blue pages
  the book
See alsostock exchange

phrases

in exchange

exchange

noun

US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Word Forms

singular	exchange
plural	exchanges

1
countable a situation in which one person gives another person something and receives something else of a similar type or value in return
exchange of:
The two sides agreed an exchange of prisoners of war.
Synonyms and related words
To exchange and exchanging
exchange
pass on
trade in
1. 1a
  a situation in which people give each other information or discuss their ideas and opinions
  exchange of:
  We had a frank exchange of views.
  There was an angry exchange of letters between the two firms.
  Synonyms and related words
  Discussions and debates
  discussion
  debate
  argument
2. 1b
  a situation in which someone shoots at another person and the other person shoots back
  an exchange of fire/gunfire/shots:
  There was an exchange of fire and three soldiers fell dead.
  Synonyms and related words
  Gunfire and shooting
  come under fire
  cover
  crossfire
2
countable formalan angry conversation
heated exchange:
Paul and Mark were having a heated exchange in the office.
Synonyms and related words
Arguments
argument
disagreement
conflict
3
uncountable the act of changing the money of one country to the money of another country
the abolition of exchange controls
Synonyms and related words
Currency and currencies
a run on something
base currency
basket
See alsoforeign exchange
4
countable an arrangement in which people or groups from different countries visit each other or do each other’s jobs, for example in order to study another country’s language or improve relationships
a cultural/educational exchange
exchange student/program:
We had an exchange student from Spain staying with us last year.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to international relations
bilateralism
constructivism
constructivist
5
countable a central place where goods of a particular type are bought and sold
the former corn exchange
Synonyms and related words
General words for shops
pop-up
store
shop
1. 5a
  a central place where telephone calls are received and connected to other lines
  Synonyms and related words
  Telephone services and companies
  answering service
  blue pages
  the book
See alsostock exchange

phrases

in exchange

exchange

verb transitive

UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	exchange
he/she/it	exchanges
present participle	exchanging
past tense	exchanged
past participle	exchanged

1
to give someone something in return for something that they give you
We exchanged addresses and promised to write to one another.
exchange something for something:
The tokens can be exchanged for goods in any of our shops.
Synonyms and related words
To exchange and exchanging
exchange
pass on
trade in
2
if a shop exchanges something that you bought there, it allows you to change it for something of a similar type or value, for example because it is damaged
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call
3
to change money from the money of one country to the money of another country
Synonyms and related words
Currency and currencies
a run on something
base currency
basket
4
to say something to someone and then listen to what they say
We all exchanged greetings.
exchange ideas/views/information:
Team meetings are an opportunity to exchange ideas.
exchange words:
They exchanged a few words in what sounded like Spanish.
Synonyms and related words
To have a conversation with someone
talk
chat
catch up
1. 4a
  to look at someone who is looking at you
  They exchanged some puzzled glances.
  I shook hands and exchanged smiles with Mr Wren.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words meaning to look or not look
  look around
  look at
  look
2. 4b
  to do something to someone who is doing the same thing to you
  They sat on the bench together, sometimes exchanging kisses.
  exchange blows/punches (=fight):
  Blows were exchanged before the two could be pulled apart.
  Synonyms and related words
  To reward someone’s kindness
  repay
  return
  exchange

phrases

exchange contracts

exchange

verb transitive

US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	exchange
he/she/it	exchanges
present participle	exchanging
past tense	exchanged
past participle	exchanged

1
to give someone something in return for something that they give you
We exchanged addresses and promised to write to each other.
exchange something for something:
The certificates can be exchanged for goods in any of our stores.
Synonyms and related words
To exchange and exchanging
exchange
pass on
trade in
2
if a store exchanges something that you bought there, it allows you to change it for something of a similar type or value, for example because it is damaged
You don’t need a receipt to exchange goods that are faulty.
Synonyms and related words
The activity of selling
aftermarket
buyer’s market
call
3
to say something to someone and then listen to what they say
We all exchanged greetings.
exchange ideas/views/information:
Team meetings are an opportunity to exchange ideas.
exchange words:
They exchanged a few words in what sounded like Spanish.
Synonyms and related words
To have a conversation with someone
talk
chat
catch up
1. 3a
  to look at someone who is looking at you
  They exchanged some puzzled glances.
  I shook hands and exchanged smiles with Mr. Wren.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words meaning to look or not look
  look around
  look
  check on
2. 3b
  to do something to someone who is doing the same thing to you
  They sat on the bench together, sometimes exchanging kisses.
  exchange blows/punches (=fight):
  Blows were exchanged before the two could be pulled apart.
  Synonyms and related words
  To reward someone’s kindness
  repay
  return
  exchange
4
to change money from the money of one country to the money of another country
Synonyms and related words
Currency and currencies
a run on something
base currency
basket

phrases

exchange contracts

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