swing out
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To move out from a position in a big curving arc, like a door opening outward or a car pulling out into traffic.
Literal meaning: To swing (pivot in an arc) in an outward direction, away from a central point.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To move outward in a pivoting, arc-like motion, as a door or gate opens away from you.
"The barn door swung out on its rusty hinges and revealed the dark interior."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
Of a vehicle: to move out of its lane or parking space with a curving movement.
"The lorry suddenly swung out without signalling, nearly hitting the cyclist."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Commonly used for vehicles changing lanes, doors opening, crane arms extending, and people stepping out. Also used in jazz to mean playing with energetic, rhythmic freedom ('the band was really swinging out').
Commonly used with
door vehicle crane arm lane traffic
Forms
Base
swing out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
swings out
he/she/it
Past simple
swinged out
yesterday
Past participle
swinged out
have + pp
-ing form
swinging out
continuous
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