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

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.