swing (EN)

verb, noun

verb “swing”

1. to move back and forth or side to side, especially in a smooth, regular motion
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   The branches swung gently in the breeze.
2. to make something move back and forth or side to side
   She swung the rope over her head.
3. to ride on a swing
   The children were swinging happily at the playground.
4. to move something in a curve or arc
   He swung the golf club and hit the ball perfectly.
5. to turn or pivot around a fixed point
   The gate swung shut behind us.
6. to change or shift suddenly or dramatically
   His mood swung from joy to despair.
7. (informal) to succeed in getting something
   Do you think we can swing tickets for the concert?
8. to play music with a strong rhythm that makes you want to dance
   This band really knows how to swing.
9. to participate in the lifestyle of swapping sexual partners within a group
   They discovered that their neighbors like to swing.

noun “swing”

1. a seat hanging by ropes or chains, on which you can sit and swing back and forth
   The kids love playing on the swings at the park.
2. a swinging movement or motion
   The swing of the pendulum keeps time.
3. a sweeping movement of the arm or an object
   He took a swing with the baseball bat.
4. a change or fluctuation, especially a sudden or big one
   There's been a swing in public opinion recently.
5. a style of jazz music with a strong rhythm
   She enjoys listening to swing music from the 1940s.
6. a style of dance associated with swing music
   They like to dance swing.
7. (in theater) a performer who can play several roles in a musical
   She was hired as a swing in the Broadway show.
8. (in sports) sideways movement of the ball while in the air, especially in cricket
   The bowler is known for his ability to get swing on the ball.