Meaning & Definition of Swoop in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To make a sudden, sweeping movements downward.

  Example Sentence: The hawk swooped down to catch its prey.

• Definition: An act of swooping; a rapid descent.

  Example Sentence: The swoop of the plane was thrilling.

• Definition: To seize or take something suddenly.

  Example Sentence: She swooped in and grabbed the last cookie.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English swope, to sweep or glide down.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• swoop in: To arrive or take action suddenly and decisively.
• swoop down: To descend quickly and suddenly.

Translations

• Spanish: zambullirse

• French: plongeon

• German: abtauchen

• Russian: падение

Related Words

• swooping: The action of moving rapidly downward.

• sweep: To move swiftly and smoothly.

Slang Meanings of swoop

• Meaning: To make a quick or opportunistic attempt at something.

  Example Sentence: He swooped on that deal before anyone else could.

• Meaning: To strike or take advantage unexpectedly.

  Example Sentence: She swooped in on the opportunity to invest early.