swing around

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Definition

Verb: 1. To turn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphorically: To make a quick, pivoting rotation to change the direction one is facing. This can refer to a literal physical turn of the body or head, or a figurative change in opinion, focus, or strategy.

Usage and Examples
  • Physical Turn:
    • Hearing a noise behind her, she swung around to see what it was.
    • The soldier swung around and aimed his weapon at the source of the sound.
  • Metaphorical Turn:
    • The company's profits swung around after they launched the new product. (Meaning: changed direction from negative to positive)
    • Public opinion on the issue is beginning to swing around. (Meaning: changing to an opposite viewpoint)
Advanced Usage
  • "to swing someone/something around": To cause another person or object to turn quickly.
    • He grabbed her by the shoulders and swung her around to face him.
    • The crane operator swung the load around carefully.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swing (verb): To move back and forth or from side to side; to cause something to move in such a way. ()
  • Turn around (verb): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "swing around," especially in metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
  • Turn around: To rotate to face the opposite direction.
  • Spin around: To turn around very quickly.
  • Wheel around: To turn suddenly and forcefully, as if on a pivot.
  • Pivot: To turn on or as if on a central point.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • 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 at: To attempt to hit something with a swinging motion.
    • The boxer swung at his opponent but missed.
Related Idioms
  • "What you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts": (UK English) A situation where the advantages and disadvantages balance out overall.
  • "In full swing": At the peak of activity or operation.
    • By midnight, the party was in full swing.
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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