swing

//swɪŋ//

Nouns
B1

Translation

sudden change, swing

Definition

A swing refers to a significant and often abrupt change or shift in opinion, mood, situation, or support. It describes a movement from one state to another, like a pendulum's oscillation. This term is commonly used in contexts like politics, sports, public opinion, and emotions to indicate a rapid and noticeable reversal or fluctuation. For instance, a sudden shift in voter sentiment or a dramatic change in the score of a game can be described as a swing.

Example

  • There was a huge swing in public opinion after the debate.

    Tartışmadan sonra kamuoyunda büyük bir ani değişim oldu.

  • The game saw a dramatic swing in the final minutes.

    Maçın son dakikalarında dramatik bir salınım yaşandı.

  • Her mood can take a sudden swing from happy to sad.

    Onun ruh hali mutluluktan üzüntüye ani bir değişim gösterebilir.

  • The stock market experienced a sharp swing today.

    Borsa bugün keskin bir salınım yaşadı.

  • A last-minute goal caused a swing in the team's fortunes.

    Dakikaların sonunda atılan bir gol, takımın talihinde bir değişime neden oldu.

  • We noticed a swing in voter support towards the new candidate.

    Seçmen desteğinde yeni adaya doğru bir kayma fark ettik.

  • The pendulum's swing was slow at first, then became faster.

    Sarkacın salınımı önce yavaştı, sonra hızlandı.

  • The political landscape is prone to sudden swings.

    Siyasi manzara ani değişimlere yatkındır.

  • A swing in temperature made the day feel unpredictable.

    Sıcaklıktaki bir salınım günü öngörülemez hissettirdi.

  • The company's profits showed a positive swing this quarter.

    Şirketin kârları bu çeyrekte olumlu bir değişim gösterdi.

Synonyms

shift
change
fluctuation
oscillation

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