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swap S0933200 (swŏp)v. swapped, swap·ping, swaps v.intr. To trade one thing for another.v.tr. To exchange (one thing) for another.n.1. An exchange of one thing for another.2. A contract in which two parties agree to exchange periodic interest payments, especially when one payment is at a fixed rate and the other varies according to the performance of a reference rate, such as the prime rate. [Middle English swappen, to strike, strike the hands together in closing a bargain.] swap′per n.swap (swɒp) or swopvb, swaps, swapping, swapped, swops, swopping or swoppedto trade or exchange (something or someone) for anothern1. an exchange2. something that is exchanged3. (Banking & Finance) finance Also called: swap option or swaption 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)[C14 (in the sense: to shake hands on a bargain, strike): probably of imitative origin] ˈswapper, ˈswopper nswap (swɒp) v. swapped, swap•ping, n. v.t. 1. to trade or barter, as one thing for another. v.i. 2. to make an exchange. n. 3. an exchange: He got the radio in a swap. [1300–50; Middle English swappen to strike, strike hands (in bargaining)] swap′per, n. swap Past participle: swapped Gerund: swapping
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I swap | you swap | he/she/it swaps | we swap | you swap | they swap |
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I swapped | you swapped | he/she/it swapped | we swapped | you swapped | they swapped |
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I am swapping | you are swapping | he/she/it is swapping | we are swapping | you are swapping | they are swapping |
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I have swapped | you have swapped | he/she/it has swapped | we have swapped | you have swapped | they have swapped |
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I was swapping | you were swapping | he/she/it was swapping | we were swapping | you were swapping | they were swapping |
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I had swapped | you had swapped | he/she/it had swapped | we had swapped | you had swapped | they had swapped |
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I will swap | you will swap | he/she/it will swap | we will swap | you will swap | they will swap |
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I will have swapped | you will have swapped | he/she/it will have swapped | we will have swapped | you will have swapped | they will have swapped |
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I will be swapping | you will be swapping | he/she/it will be swapping | we will be swapping | you will be swapping | they will be swapping |
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I have been swapping | you have been swapping | he/she/it has been swapping | we have been swapping | you have been swapping | they have been swapping |
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I will have been swapping | you will have been swapping | he/she/it will have been swapping | we will have been swapping | you will have been swapping | they will have been swapping |
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I had been swapping | you had been swapping | he/she/it had been swapping | we had been swapping | you had been swapping | they had been swapping |
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I would swap | you would swap | he/she/it would swap | we would swap | you would swap | they would swap |
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I would have swapped | you would have swapped | he/she/it would have swapped | we would have swapped | you would have swapped | they would have swapped | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | swap - an equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter"barter, swop, tradeinterchange, exchange - reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries); "he earns his living from the interchange of currency"horse trade, horse trading - the swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining) | Verb | 1. | swap - exchange or give (something) in exchange forswop, switch, tradeexchange, interchange, change - give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year" | | 2. | swap - move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer sciencego, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast"thrash - move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation; "The system is thrashing again!" |
swap swopverb1. exchange, trade, switch, traffic, interchange, barter, trade off Some hostages were swapped for convicted prisoners.2. trade, exchange, reciprocate, bandy, pass back and forth They all sat together at a table, laughing and swapping stories.noun1. exchange, trade, switch, interchange, barter, trade-off If she ever fancies a job swap, I could be interested.swap also swop verbInformal. To give up in return for something else:change, commute, exchange, interchange, shift, substitute, switch, trade.nounInformal. The act of exchanging or substituting:change, commutation, exchange, interchange, shift, substitution, switch, trade, transposition.Translationsswop, swap (swop) – past tense, past participle swopped, ~swapped – verb to exchange one thing for another. He swopped his ball with another boy for a pistol; They swopped books with each other. 以物易物 物物交换 noun an exchange. a fair swop. 交換,交易 交换,交易 swap
Don't swap horses at midstream.1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses at midstream, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses at midstream.See also: horse, swapDon't swap horses in the middle of the stream.1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses in the middle of the stream, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses in the middle of the stream.See also: horse, middle, of, swapDon't swap horses in the middle of the river.1. Proverb Do not try to choose or back a different political figure for an election after the decision has already been made or the position filled. Many people are dissatisfied with the senator's performance but will likely carry his party's support through to the next election—don't swap horses in the middle of the river, as the saying goes.2. Proverb By extension, do not make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. I'm really not confident in the strength of my essay, but I guess I just have to see this one through at this point. Like they say, don't swap horses in the middle of the river.See also: horse, middle, of, swapswap horses in midstream1. To choose a new leader during a period of upheaval or uncertainty. The prime minister has been at the helm throughout the crisis. I just don't think we should swap horses in midstream.2. To make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. We're about to close on the house, and my husband suddenly wants to swap horses in midstream and look at another property!See also: horse, midstream, swapswap aroundTo exchange two or more people or things. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "around." We decided to swap our seats around to see if it affected the normal classroom discussion at all. Now, be sure not to swap around the dosages of these two medications, or you'll be in for a world of hurt! He swapped the two players around to confuse the other team.See also: around, swapswap outTo replace or exchange someone or something with another person or thing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "out." I think I just need to swap out the batteries for this to start working again. It's a bad sign that they've had to swap their goaltender out after just the first ten minutes of play.See also: out, swapswap over1. To exchange places, roles, or activities. I don't mind driving first—we can swap over once we're about halfway there. Well, originally I was in charge of marketing and Keith was in charge of sales, but we swapped over last fall.2. To change or revert to an alternative thing or system. He said we should swap over to gas heating because it's more efficient than electric. I have to swap the sound system over to a different power source. Thankfully the airline swapped us over to an earlier flight at no extra cost.See also: over, swapswap for (someone or something)1. To exchange or trade (something) for some period of time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "for" to specify what is being traded or exchanged. A: "I really like the colored pencils you're using." B: "And I really like your markers. Let's swap for a while!" If you feel like you have an unequal relationship with your romantic partner, try swapping roles and responsibilities for a little while to gain some perspective from their point of view.2. To exchange or trade someone or something for someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "swap" and "for." Want to swap your cupcake for my chocolate bar? He fantasized about swapping his mediocre life for that of his wealthy, successful neighbor. I can't believe the team swapped their star quarterback for some rookie no one's ever heard of.3. To initiate or solicit an exchange or trade with someone for something they possess. A noun or pronoun is used between "swap" and "for." Tommy always wants to swap me for the yummy treats my mom packs in my lunch. I would gladly swap you for your family—they're so normal compared to mine!See also: swapswap notesTo share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes about other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes on the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Our exam is on Thursday, so Tom is coming over to swap notes and study with me.See also: note, swapswap notes on (someone or something)To share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes on other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes on the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Tom is coming over to swap notes on our physics exam.See also: note, on, swapswap notes about (someone or something)To share or exchange information (about someone or something) in a casual or informal manner. Opposing lawyers are always depicted as enemies on TV and in movies, but they are often friends outside of court who swap notes about other cases they're involved with. If you think that only guys swap notes about the people they've slept with, then you're just being naïve. Tom is coming over to swap notes about our physics exam.See also: note, swapswap spit(s)slang To kiss passionately and with an open mouth; to French kiss. I went to see a movie with Tom and Janet, but they spent the whole time swapping spits! A: "Did you get lucky on your date last night, dude?" B: "We swapped spit for a while, but that's about it."See also: swapswap with (one)To exchange or trade (someone or something) with one. A noun or pronoun can be used between "swap" and "with" to specify what is being exchanged or traded. I really like the colored pencils you're using. Will you swap with me? I know your family has been bugging you lately, but I'd swap mine with you any day. My brother wants to swap places with me for a while and see if anyone notices.See also: swapswap notes (on someone or something)to share information on someone or something. The two girls sat around swapping notes on guys they knew. The mechanics were swapping notes on rude customers they had dealt with in the last month.See also: note, swapswap someone or something for (someone or something else)to trade someone or something for someone or something else. I will swap my shortstop for your second baseman. There are times when I would gladly swap you for a new car—even an old car!See also: swapswap someone or something with someoneto exchange a person or thing for someone else's person or thing. The representatives of the two countries swapped spies with each other. Can I swap jackets with you?See also: swapswap with someoneto exchange someone or something with someone. I like yours better. I'll swap with you. If you don't want the sandwich you have, I will swap with you.See also: swapchange horses in midstream, don'tAlso, don't swap horses in midstream. It's unwise to alter methods or choose new leaders during a crisis, as in I don't hold with getting a new manager right now-let's not swap horses in midstream. This expression was popularized (although not originated) by Abraham Lincoln in a speech in 1864 when he discovered that the National Union League was supporting him for a second term as President. See also: change, horsechange/swap horses in midˈstream change to a different or new activity while you are in the middle of something else; change from supporting one person or thing to another: ‘I don’t believe in changing horses in midstream,’ he said. ‘Give this policy a chance before you think of changing it.’See also: change, horse, midstream, swapchange/swap ˈplaces (with somebody) (of two people, groups, etc.) exchange seats, positions, situations, etc: The Smiths can afford to go away a lot because they haven’t got a family to bring up. But I wouldn’t want to change places with them. ♢ Can you see the whiteboard where you are, or would you like to swap places?See also: change, place, swapswap aroundv.1. To exchange some set of things, moving each into the position of another: I swapped the screws around in the holes until I had them all in the right places. We bought several books from the bookstore and swapped them around between us.2. To trade places: We each wanted to sit on the other side of the table, so we swapped around. I asked the man sitting in the window seat if he would swap around with me so I could see the ocean.See also: around, swapswap outv. To remove something and replace or exchange it: The program swapped out the contents of memory to make space for more data. I swapped the memory card out for a newer one.See also: out, swapswap overv.1. To exchange a part with some similar part: She swapped the flashlight's batteries over to see if the bulb had burned out. He swapped over the memory card for a new one.2. Chiefly British To exchange positions or functions: When we reach London, let's swap over; you drive and I'll read the map.See also: over, swapswap notes (on someone or something) tv. to share information on someone or something. The mechanics were swapping notes on rude customers they had dealt with in the past month. See also: note, on, someone, something, swapswap notes verbSee swap notes on someone or somethingSee also: note, swapswap spits tv. to kiss with someone. Tiffany and Wilbur were off somewhere swapping spits, I guess. See also: spit, swapdon't change/swap horses in midstreamDon’t change methods or leaders in the middle of a crisis. Although originating a quarter of a century earlier, the expression became famous through its use by President Lincoln in 1864 when he learned that his renomination for a second term was being backed by the National Union League. Several versions of his speech were recorded, some having it change and others swap.See also: change, horse, midstream, swapswap
swap (operating system)To move a program from fast-access memoryto a slow-access memory ("swap out"), or vice versa ("swapin"). The term often refers specifically to the use of ahard disk (or a swap file) as virtual memory or "swapspace".
When a program is to be executed, possibly as determined by ascheduler, it is swapped into core for processing; when itcan no longer continue executing for some reason, or thescheduler decides its time slice has expired, it is swappedout again.
This contrasts with "paging" systems in which only parts of aprogram's memory is transfered.SWAP (severe weather avoidance plan)An approved plan to minimize the effect of severe adverse weather to traffic flows in affected terminal and/or ARTCC (air traffic control center) areas. This plan is put into operation when flight through an airspace is either not possible or is difficult. Such a plan should cause minimum disruption.swap
SwapAn arrangement in which two entities lend to each other on different terms, e.g., in different currencies, and/or at different interest rates, fixed or floating.SwapThe exchange of two securities, interest rates, or currencies for the mutual benefit of the exchangers. For example, in an interest rate swap, the exchangers gain access to interest rates available only to the other exchanger by swapping them. In this case, the two legs of the swap are a fixed interest rate, say 3.5%, and a floating interest rate, say LIBOR + 0.5%. In such a swap, the only things traded are the two interest rates, which are calculated over a notional value. Each party pays the other at set intervals over the life of the swap. For example, one party may agree to pay the other a 3.5% interest rate calculated over a notional value of $1 million, while the second party may agree to pay LIBOR + 0.5% over the same notional value. It is important to note that the notional amount is arbitrary and is not actually traded.swap A contract in which two parties agree to exchange periodic interest payments. In the most common type of swap arrangement, one party agrees to pay fixed interest payments on designated dates to a counterparty who, in turn, agrees to make return interest payments that float with some reference rate such as the rate on Treasury bills or the prime rate. Also called interest rate swap. See also counterparty risk.
swap To trade one asset for another. Also called exchange, substitute, switch.Swap.When you swap or exchange securities, you sell one security and buy a comparable one almost simultaneously. Swapping enables you to change the maturity or the quality of the holdings in your portfolio. You can also use swaps to realize a capital loss for tax purposes by selling securities that have gone down in value since you purchased them. More complex swaps, including interest rate swaps and currency swaps, are used by corporations doing business in more than one country to protect themselves against sudden, dramatic shifts in currency exchange rates or interest rates. swap the bilateral (and multilateral) exchange of a product, business asset, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency for another product, business asset, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency, respectively; - product swaps: individual A offers potatoes to individual B in exchange for a bicycle. See BARTER;
- business asset swaps: chemical company A offers its ethylene division to chemical company B in exchange for B's paint division. This enables both companies to divest (see DIVESTMENT) parts of their business they no longer wish to retain while simultaneously entering, or strengthening their position in, another product area;
- INTEREST-RATE swaps on financial debts: a company that has a variable-rate debt, for example, may anticipate that interest rates will rise; another company with fixed-rate debt may anticipate that interest rates will fall. It therefore contracts to make variable interest-rate payments to the first company and in exchange is paid interest at a fixed rate. Interest-rate swaps may be undertaken simultaneously on a variety of debt instruments thereby enabling corporate treasurers to lower the company's total interest payments;
- currency swap: the simultaneous buying and selling of foreign currencies. This can take two main forms: a spot/forward swap (the simultaneous purchase or sale of a currency in the SPOT MARKET coupled with an offsetting sale or purchase of the same currency in the FORWARD MARKET); or a forward/forward swap (a pair of forward currency contracts involving a forward purchase and sale of a particular currency which mature at different future dates).
Currency swaps are used by firms which trade internationally to minimize the risk of losses arising from exchange rate changes (see EXCHANGE RATE EXPOSURE). swap the exchange of a product, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency for another product, interest rate on a financial debt, or currency respectively: - product swaps: individual A offers potatoes to individual B in exchange for a bicycle. See BARTER;
- INTEREST RATE swaps on financial debts: a company that has a variable-rate debt, for example, may anticipate that interest rates will rise; another company with fixed-rate debt may anticipate that interest rates will fall. The second company therefore contracts to make variable-interest rate payments to the first company and in exchange is paid interest at a fixed rate. Interest rate swaps may be undertaken simultaneously on a variety of debt instruments, thereby enabling corporate treasurers to lower the company's total interest payments;
- currency swaps: the simultaneous buying and selling of foreign currencies. This can take two main forms: a spot/forward swap (the simultaneous purchase or sale of a currency in the SPOT MARKET coupled with an offsetting sale or purchase of the same currency in the FUTURES MARKET); or a forward/forward swap (a pair of forward currency contracts, involving a forward purchase and sale of a particular currency which mature at different future dates).
Currency swaps are used by firms that trade internationally to minimize the risk of losses arising from exchange rate changes (see EXCHANGE RATE EXPOSURE). See DERIVATIVE. SWAP
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SWAP➣Social Work and Policy | SWAP➣Students with a Passion (ministry) | SWAP➣Source Water Assessment Program | SWAP➣Special Whatchamcallit Affectionately Pinned (Girl Scouts) | SWAP➣Sector Wide Approach (health) | SWAP➣State Wildlife Action Plan (various locations) | SWAP➣Size, Weight And Power | SWAP➣Simple Workflow Access Protocol | SWAP➣Secure Wireless Access Point | SWAP➣Shared Wireless Access Protocol | SWAP➣Semantic Web Applications and Perspectives (workshop) | SWAP➣Social Policy and Social Work (UK) | SWAP➣Shared Wireless Access Protocol (HRFWG) | SWAP➣Student Work Abroad Program | SWAP➣Short-Wavelength Automated Perimetry | SWAP➣Space, Weight, and Power | SWAP➣Simple Workflow Access Protocol (Netscape) | SWAP➣Seattle Women Act for Peace | SWAP➣Severe Weather Avoidance Plan | SWAP➣Semantic Web Application Platform | SWAP➣Share With A Pal | SWAP➣Severe Weather Avoidance Program (aviation) | SWAP➣Solar Wind Analyzer Around Pluto (NASA New Horizons Project) | SWAP➣System-Wide Accident Prevention | SWAP➣Solution Without A Problem | SWAP➣Surface Water Acidification Project | SWAP➣Southwestern Association of Planetariums | SWAP➣Severe Weather Avoidance Procedures | SWAP➣South West Asia Project | SWAP➣Sharing with A Purpose | SWAP➣Sheriffs' Work Alternative Program | SWAP➣Southwest Area Partnership (Fort Wayne, IN) | SWAP➣Source Water and Assessment Protection Program (United States) | SWAP➣Software Application Procedure (Sprint) | SWAP➣Salem Writers, Artists and Publishers | SWAP➣Sprint Web Amateurs and Professionals | SWAP➣Stewart Warner Array Program | SWAP➣Small World Adoption Programs, Inc. | SWAP➣Summary Work Authorization Plan | SWAP➣Section Wide Approach |
swap Related to swap: Swap Shop, Currency swap, Interest rate swapSynonyms for swapverb exchangeSynonyms- exchange
- trade
- switch
- traffic
- interchange
- barter
- trade off
verb tradeSynonyms- trade
- exchange
- reciprocate
- bandy
- pass back and forth
noun exchangeSynonyms- exchange
- trade
- switch
- interchange
- barter
- trade-off
Synonyms for swapverb to give up in return for something elseSynonyms- change
- commute
- exchange
- interchange
- shift
- substitute
- switch
- trade
noun the act of exchanging or substitutingSynonyms- change
- commutation
- exchange
- interchange
- shift
- substitution
- switch
- trade
- transposition
Synonyms for swapnoun an equal exchangeSynonymsRelated Words- interchange
- exchange
- horse trade
- horse trading
verb exchange or give (something) in exchange forSynonymsRelated Words- exchange
- interchange
- change
verb move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer scienceRelated Words- go
- locomote
- move
- travel
- thrash
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