swap in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To exchange (someone or something) for another of the same kind.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Jerry was slowing down, so I swapped in Tom.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To retrieve (memory contents) from a swap file.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “swap in” mean?

To exchange (someone or something) for another of the same kind.

Is “swap in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.