swing off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To steer one's bicycle to the side in order to allow other riders to overtake.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When the sleigh rider takes up chase, attack him again as soon as he's finished his effort, whether it be because he's caught the breakaway rider, has swung off for someone else to take pace, or is just plain slowing down from fatigue.
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).
Common questions
What does “swing off” mean?
To steer one's bicycle to the side in order to allow other riders to overtake.
Is “swing off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.