swing about

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Definition

Verb: - To turn abruptly and face the opposite direction, either physically or metaphorically. It implies a quick, pivoting change in orientation or stance.

Usage

The verb "swing about" is used to describe a sudden reversal in direction or position. It can apply to a literal, physical turn or to a figurative change in opinion, focus, or strategy.

Examples
  • Physical Turn:
    • Hearing his name, he swung about to see who was calling him.
    • The soldier swung about to confront the noise behind him.
  • Metaphorical Turn:
    • The company swung about and adopted a completely new marketing strategy.
    • Under new evidence, the committee swung about and supported the proposal.
Advanced Usage
  • "to swing someone about": To cause someone to turn quickly.
    • She grabbed his shoulder and swung him about to face her.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swing around (phrasal verb): A common variant with identical meaning to "swing about".
    • He swung around in his chair.
  • Turn about (phrasal verb): To turn so as to face the opposite way.
  • Turn around (phrasal verb): To change to an opposite direction or position; often used more broadly for improvement or reversal of fortune.
Synonyms
  • Pivot: To turn on or as if on a central point.
  • Wheel: To turn or change direction suddenly.
  • Reverse: To change to the opposite direction, opinion, or policy.
  • About-face: A sudden and complete reversal of position or direction (often used as a noun).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Swing around: See "Variants and Related Words".
  • Swing by: To visit a place briefly, often while on the way to somewhere else.
    • I'll swing by the store on my way home.
  • Swing for: To attempt to achieve or hit something.
    • The batter swung for the fences.
Related Idioms
  • No room to swing a cat: A very small or cramped space.
    • This apartment is so tiny, there's no room to swing a cat.
  • Swing into action: To start doing something quickly and energetically.
    • As soon as the alarm sounded, the team swung into action.
Verb
  1. turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically
    • He turned around to face his opponent
    • My conscience told me to turn around before I made a mistake

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