swap out
To take one thing out and put a different thing in its place.
Meanings
To remove something currently in use and replace it with a different one, especially in practical or technical situations.
"Just swap out the old battery for a new one and the device should work fine."
In cooking or recipes, to substitute one ingredient for another.
"You can swap out the butter for coconut oil if you want a dairy-free version."
In sports, to substitute one player for another during a match.
"The manager swapped out the goalkeeper at half-time after he picked up a minor injury."
Very common in everyday and technical English. Used across many contexts: cooking (swap out one ingredient for another), sports (swap out a player), technology (swap out a battery or part). More informal than 'replace' but widely understood.
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