1. to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate, as something suspended from above: to swing one's arms in walking.
2. to cause to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a fixed point, on an axis, or on a line of support, as a door on hinges.
3. to move (the hand or something held) with an oscillating or rotary movement: to swing one's fists; to swing a club around one's head.
4. to pull or turn (a propeller) by hand, especially in order to start the engine.
5. to turn in a new direction in a curve, as if around a central point: to swing the car into the driveway.
6. to suspend so as to hang freely, as a hammock or a door.
7. to influence or win over; manage or arrange as desired: to swing votes; to swing a business deal.
8. to direct, change, or shift (one's interest, opinion, support, etc.).
9. to turn (a ship or aircraft) to various headings in order to check compass deviation.

10. to move or sway to and fro, as a pendulum or other suspended object.
11. to move to and fro in a swing, as for recreation.
12. to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a point, an axis, or a line of support, as a gate on its hinges.
13. to move in a curve, as around a corner or central point: The highway swings to the east.
14. to move with a free, swaying motion, as soldiers on the march.
15. to be suspended so as to hang freely, as a bell or hammock.
16. to move by grasping a support with the hands and drawing up the arms or using the momentum of the swaying body: a monkey swinging through trees.
17. to change or shift one's attention, interest, opinion, condition, etc.: He swung from mere indifference to outright scorn.
18. to hit at someone or something, with the hand or something grasped in the hand: The batter swung and struck out.
19. Slang.
• to be characterized by a modern, lively atmosphere: Las Vegas swings all year.
• to be stylish, trendy, hip, etc., especially in pursuing enjoyment.
• to engage uninhibitedly in sexual activity.
• (of married couples) to exchange partners for sexual activity.
20. to suffer death by hanging: He'll swing for the crime.

21. the act, manner, or progression of swinging; movement in alternate directions or in a particular direction.
22. the amount or extent of such movement: to correct the swing of a pendulum.
23. a curving movement or course.
24. a moving of the body with a free, swaying motion, as in walking.
25. a blow or stroke with the hand or an object grasped in the hands: His swing drove the ball over the fence.
26. a change or shift in attitude, opinion, behavior, etc.
27. a steady, marked rhythm or movement, as of verse or music.
28. a regular upward or downward movement in the price of a commodity or of a security, or in any business activity.
29. Informal.
• a work period coming between the regular day and night shifts.
• a change by a group of workers from working one shift to working another.
30. freedom of action: to have free swing in carrying out a project.
31. active operation; progression: to get into the swing of things.
32. something that is swung or that swings.
33. a seat suspended from above by means of a loop of rope or between ropes or rods, on which one may sit and swing to and fro for recreation.
34. the maximum diameter of the work machinable in a certain lathe or other machine tool.

35. of or relating to a swing.
36. capable of determining the outcome, as of an election; deciding, as in swing vote; swing voter.
37. designed or constructed to permit swinging or hanging.
38. acting to relieve other workers when needed, as at night.

39. operating at the highest speed or level of activity; in full operation: Automobile production is in full swing.
40. to tour an area on a political campaign.
41. to strike or attempt to strike with the fist: to take a swing at a rude waiter.

1. a style of jazz, popular especially in the 1930s and often arranged for a large dance band, marked by a smoother beat and more flowing phrasing than Dixieland and having less complex harmonies and rhythms than modern jazz.
2. the rhythmic element that excites dancers and listeners to move in time to jazz music.

3. of, relating to, or characteristic of swing: a swing record.

4. to play (music) in the style of swing.

1. to move or cause to move rhythmically to and fro, as a free-hanging object; sway
2. to move, walk, etc, with a relaxed and swaying motion
3. to pivot or cause to pivot, as on a hinge
4. to move or cause to move in a curve
5. to move or cause to move by suspending or being suspended
6. to hang or be hung so as to be able to turn freely
7. to be hanged
8. to alter or cause to alter habits, a course, etc
9. to influence or manipulate successfully
10. to raise or hoist, esp in a sweeping motion
11. to hit out or strike (at), esp with a sweeping motion
12. to wave (a weapon, etc) in a sweeping motion; flourish
13. to arrange or play (music) with the rhythmically flexible and compulsive quality associated with jazz
14. (of popular music, esp jazz, or of the musicians who play it) to have this quality
15. to be lively and modern
16. to swap sexual partners in a group, esp habitually
17. to bowl (a ball) with swing or (of a ball) to move with a swing
18. to turn (a ship or aircraft) in order to test compass error
19. to enjoy sexual partners of both sexes
20. to malinger or make up excuses

21. the act or manner of swinging or the distance covered while swinging
22. a sweeping stroke or blow
23. a wide punch from the side similar to but longer than a hook
24. the lateral movement of a bowled ball through the air
25. any free-swaying motion
26. any curving movement; sweep
27. something that swings or is swung, esp a suspended seat on which a person may sit and swing back and forth
• a kind of popular dance music influenced by jazz, usually played by big bands and originating in the 1930s
• (as modifier)
29. See swingbeat
30. a steady distinct rhythm or cadence in prose or verse
31. the normal round or pace
• a fluctuation, as in some business activity, voting pattern etc
• able to bring about a swing in a voting pattern
• having a mixed voting history, and thus becoming a target for political election campaigners
33. free scope; freedom of activity
34. a circular tour
35. a tour of a particular area or region
36. (in the North) a train of freight sleighs or canoes
37. to go well; be successful
38. at the height of activity
39. equal advantages and disadvantages

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