Replace

rɪˈpleɪs

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person or thing that takes the place of another.

The team's replace will be ready to step in if any player is injured.

verb

to take the place of something or someone.

You should replace the old batteries with new ones.

to provide a substitute for something.

We need to replace the broken window as soon as possible.

to put something back in its former place.

After using the tools, please replace them in the toolbox.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'replacer', from re- 'again' + placer 'to place'.

replace with

to substitute something with another thing

replace the old with the new

to discard old items for newer ones

replace as needed

to substitute items only when necessary

substitute

to use something in place of another

swap

to exchange one thing for another

restore

to bring back to a former condition or position

drop and swap

When the actor got sick, they had to drop and swap him with a stand-in.

swap out

I'm going to swap out this component for a better one.