Definition

Verb: - To influence decisively, causing a change in opinion, allegiance, or support, often resulting in a shift to a different side or position.

Usage

This verb phrase is used to describe the act of decisively changing someone's mind or position, causing them to support a different side. It often implies a pivotal or crucial influence.

Examples

• The candidate's powerful speech swung many undecided voters over to his side.
• The new evidence presented by the lawyer swung the jury over to a verdict of not guilty.
• A single compelling argument can sometimes swing public opinion over on a major issue.

Advanced Usage

• To swing someone/something over to [a cause/idea/side]: This construction specifies the target of the change in support.
  • The charity's heartfelt campaign aimed to swing donors over to their cause.

Variants and Related Words

• Swing (verb): To change or cause to change direction, opinion, or mood. (e.g., )
• Win over (phrasal verb): To gain someone's support or favor, often through persuasion. This is a close synonym but can imply a more gradual process.

Synonyms

• Convert: To change someone's belief, opinion, or cause.
• Persuade: To cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
• Sway: To influence or change someone's opinion or feelings.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Swing around/round: To change one's opinion, often suddenly.
  • He eventually swung around to our point of view after hearing the facts.

Verb

1. influence decisively
   • This action swung many votes over to his side