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.