Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swing-by
Phrasal Verb
/swɪŋ baɪ/
Definition
A quick visit to a place, typically without prior arrangement or for a short period of time.
Examples
- Let’s swing by the café after work for a quick coffee.
- She decided to swing by her friend’s house to say hello on her way home.
- We can swing by the store to pick up some groceries.
Meaning
To stop briefly at a location, usually to see someone or something.
Synonyms
- Drop by
- Stop in
- Pop over
