swap out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To transfer (memory contents) into a swap file.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To exchange (something or someone) for an unused (or less-used) equivalent.
Đổi (một thứ hoặc một người) lấy một thứ tương đương chưa sử dụng
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To exchange (something) for (something else). (usually followed by with or for)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swap out” mean?
To transfer (memory contents) into a swap file.
Is “swap out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.