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Meaning of the word "swing around" in English

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swing around

US /swɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
UK /swɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to turn quickly to face the opposite direction

Example:
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The car suddenly swung around and headed back the way it came.
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He swung around in his chair to face the door.
Synonym:
turn aroundpivotrevolvespinrotate
2.

to change direction or opinion suddenly

Example:
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The public opinion began to swing around after the new evidence emerged.
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His mood can swing around very quickly.
Synonym:
shiftalterreverseveerpivot
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