If something swings or if you swing it, it moves repeatedly backwards and forwards or from side to side from a fixed point.

If something swings in a particular direction or if you swing it in that direction, it moves in that direction with a smooth, curving movement.

If a vehicle swings in a particular direction, or if the driver swings it in a particular direction, they turn suddenly in that direction.

If someone swings around, they turn around quickly, usually because they are surprised.

If you swing at a person or thing, you try to hit them with your arm or with something that you are holding.

A swing is a seat hanging by two ropes or chains from a metal frame or from the branch of a tree. You can sit on the seat and move forwards and backwards through the air.

Swing is a style of jazz dance music that was popular in the 1930's. It was played by big bands.

A swing in people's opinions, attitudes, or feelings is a change in them, especially a sudden or big change.

If people's opinions, attitudes, or feelings swing, they change, especially in a sudden or extreme way.

If someone such as a politician makes a swing through a particular country or area, they go on a quick trip through it, visiting a number of different places.

If something is in full swing, it is operating fully and is no longer in its early stages.

If you get into the swing of something, you become very involved in it and enjoy what you are doing.

If you say that something is going with a swing, you mean that it is lively and exciting.

If you say that a situation is swings and roundabouts, you mean that there are as many gains as there are losses.