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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024swing•ing (swing′ing),USA pronunciation adj., [superl.] -ing•est, n. adj. - characterized by or capable of swinging, being swung, or causing to swing.
- intended for swinging upon, by, from, or in:the swinging devices in a playground.
- Slang Termsexcellent;
first-rate. - Slang Termslively, active, and modern;
hip. - Slang Terms
- free and uninhibited sexually:a swinging bachelor.
- exchanging spouses for sex:swinging married couples.
n. - the activity or act of a person who swings.
- Slang Terms
- the act or practice of being free and uninhibited sexually.
- the exchanging of spouses for sex.
swing′ing•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ adj - moving rhythmically to and fro
- slang modern and lively
ˈswingingly adv swing1 /swɪŋ/USA pronunciation v., swung /swʌŋ/USA pronunciation swing•ing, n., adj. v. - to (cause to) move back and forth, as something hanging or suspended from above, or to (cause to) move round and round or in a curve: [no object]The door swung open and in he came.[~ + object]She swung her arms as she walked down the street.
- to move (the hand or something held) with a movement back and forth, forward and backward, or round and round: [~ + object]He swung the bat back and forth and waited for the next pitch.[no object* ~ (+ at + object)]He swung (at the next pitch) and missed.
- to (cause to) move in a curve: [~ + object]I swung the car into the driveway.[no object]The car swung into the driveway.
- to (cause to) hang or be hung freely, as a hammock: [~ + object]They swung the hammock between two trees.[no object]The hammock swung between the two trees.
- to move by holding a support with the hands and drawing up the arms: [no object]He swung onto the balcony.[~ + object]He swung himself up onto the roof.
- Informal Termsto (kill or cause to) die by hanging: [no object]"I promise you, you'll swing from the highest tree!'' the judge snarled at the convicted killer.[~ + object]The crowd wanted to swing him from the highest tree.
- to (cause to) be changed or shifted, as one's interest, etc.: [no object]Public opinion swung in his favor close to the election.[~ + object]She hopes to swing public opinion in her favor with a new tax cut.
- Informal Termsto sway, influence, or manage as desired:[~ + object]to swing a business deal.
- Slang Terms[no object]
- to be lively, fashionable, or trendy.
- to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activities.
- (esp. of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activities.
n. - [countable] the act or manner of swinging;
the amount or extent of such movement;
a curving movement or course. - [countable] a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion.
- a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands, as in baseball:[countable]a smooth, effortless swing.
- a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.:[countable]a swing to his opponent in the last few weeks.
- active operation;
movement forward;
progression:[uncountable]to get into the swing of things. - [countable] a seat hung from above by a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which a child may sit and swing to and fro for recreation.
- Music and Dance[uncountable] a style of jazz often played by a large dance band.
adj. [before a noun] - Governmentcapable of deciding the outcome or result, as of an election:the swing vote.
Idioms- Idioms in full swing, operating at normal capacity;
in full operation:The company was back in full swing when sales improved.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024swing1 (swing),USA pronunciation v., swung, swing•ing, n., adj.
v.t. - to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate, as something suspended from above:to swing one's arms in walking.
- to cause to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a fixed point, on an axis, or on a line of support, as a door on hinges.
- to move (the hand or something held) with an oscillating or rotary movement:to swing one's fists; to swing a club around one's head.
- Aeronauticsto pull or turn (a propeller) by hand, esp. in order to start the engine.
- to turn in a new direction in a curve, as if around a central point:to swing the car into the driveway.
- to suspend so as to hang freely, as a hammock or a door.
- Informal Termsto influence or win over;
manage or arrange as desired:to swing votes; to swing a business deal. - to direct, change, or shift (one's interest, opinion, support, etc.).
- Aeronautics, Nautical, Naval Termsto turn (a ship or aircraft) to various headings in order to check compass deviation.
v.i. - to move or sway to and fro, as a pendulum or other suspended object.
- to move to and fro in a swing, as for recreation.
- to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a point, an axis, or a line of support, as a gate on its hinges.
- to move in a curve, as around a corner or central point:The highway swings to the east.
- to move with a free, swaying motion, as soldiers on the march.
- to be suspended so as to hang freely, as a bell or hammock.
- to move by grasping a support with the hands and drawing up the arms or using the momentum of the swaying body:a monkey swinging through trees.
- to change or shift one's attention, interest, opinion, condition, etc.:He swung from mere indifference to outright scorn.
- to hit at someone or something, with the hand or something grasped in the hand:The batter swung and struck out.
- Slang Terms
- to be characterized by a modern, lively atmosphere:Las Vegas swings all year.
- to be stylish, trendy, hip, etc., esp. in pursuing enjoyment.
- to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activity.
- (of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activity.
- Informal Termsto suffer death by hanging:He'll swing for the crime.
- swing round the circle, to tour an area on a political campaign.
n. - the act, manner, or progression of swinging;
movement in alternate directions or in a particular direction. - the amount or extent of such movement:to correct the swing of a pendulum.
- a curving movement or course.
- a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion, as in walking.
- a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands:His swing drove the ball over the fence.
- a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.
- a steady, marked rhythm or movement, as of verse or music.
- a regular upward or downward movement in the price of a commodity or of a security, or in any business activity.
- Informal Terms
- a work period coming between the regular day and night shifts.
- a change by a group of workers from working one shift to working another.
- freedom of action:to have free swing in carrying out a project.
- active operation;
progression:to get into the swing of things. - something that is swung or that swings.
- a seat suspended from above by means of a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which one may sit and swing to and fro for recreation.
- the maximum diameter of the work machinable in a certain lathe or other machine tool.
- in full swing, operating at the highest speed or level of activity;
in full operation:Automobile production is in full swing. - take a swing at, to strike or attempt to strike with the fist:to take a swing at a rude waiter.
adj. - of or pertaining to a swing.
- Governmentcapable of determining the outcome, as of an election;
deciding:the swing vote. - designed or constructed to permit swinging or hanging.
- acting to relieve other workers when needed, as at night.
- bef. 900; Middle English swingen (verb, verbal), Old English swingan; cognate with German schwingen
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Swing, sway, oscillate, rock suggest a movement back and forth. Swing expresses the comparatively regular motion to and fro of a body supported from the end or ends, esp. from above:A lamp swings from the ceiling.To sway is to swing gently and is used esp. of fixed objects or of persons:Young oaks sway in the breeze.Oscillate refers to the smooth, regular, alternating movement of a body within certain limits between two fixed points. Rock indicates the slow and regular movement back and forth of a body, as on curved supports:A cradle rocks.
- 22.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sway, vibration, oscillation.
- 23.See corresponding entry in Unabridged range, scope, sweep, play.
swing2 (swing),USA pronunciation n., adj., v., swung, swing•ing.
n. - Music and DanceAlso called Big Band music, swing music. a style of jazz, popular esp. in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz.
- Music and Dancethe rhythmic element that excites dancers and listeners to move in time to jazz music.
adj. - Music and Danceof, pertaining to, or characteristic of swing:a swing record.
v.t. - Music and Danceto play (music) in the style of swing.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: swing /swɪŋ/ vb (swings, swinging, swung)- to move or cause to move rhythmically to and fro, as a free-hanging object; sway
- (intransitive) to move, walk, etc, with a relaxed and swaying motion
- to pivot or cause to pivot, as on a hinge
- to move or cause to move in a curve: the car swung around the bend
- to move or cause to move by suspending or being suspended
- to hang or be hung so as to be able to turn freely
- (intransitive) slang to be hanged: he'll swing for it
- to alter or cause to alter habits, a course, etc
- (transitive) informal to influence or manipulate successfully: I hope he can swing the deal
- (transitive) followed by up: to raise or hoist, esp in a sweeping motion
- (intransitive) often followed by at: to hit out or strike (at), esp with a sweeping motion
- (transitive) to wave (a weapon, etc) in a sweeping motion; flourish
- to arrange or play (music) with the rhythmically flexible and compulsive quality associated with jazz
- (intransitive) (of popular music, esp jazz, or of the musicians who play it) to have this quality
- slang to be lively and modern
- (intransitive) to bowl (a ball) with swing or (of a ball) to move with a swing
- swing the lead ⇒ informal to malinger or make up excuses
n - the act or manner of swinging or the distance covered while swinging: a wide swing
- a sweeping stroke or blow
- a wide punch from the side similar to but longer than a hook
- the lateral movement of a bowled ball through the air
- any free-swaying motion
- any curving movement; sweep
- something that swings or is swung, esp a suspended seat on which a person may sit and swing back and forth
- a kind of popular dance music influenced by jazz, usually played by big bands and originating in the 1930s
- a steady distinct rhythm or cadence in prose or verse
- informal the normal round or pace: get into the swing of things
- a fluctuation, as in some business activity, voting pattern etc
- (as modifier) able to bring about a swing in a voting pattern
- chiefly US a circular tour
- go with a swing ⇒ to go well; be successful
- in full swing ⇒ at the height of activity
- swings and roundabouts ⇒ equal advantages and disadvantages
Etymology: Old English swingan; related to Old Frisian swinga, Old High German swingan |