swing-over

swing-over
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: from the phrase swing over, from swing (I) + over
: a marked shift of opinion or favor

the swing-over to conservatism displayed in the four recent by-elections — Economist

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swing-over «SWIHNG OH vuhr», noun.
1. a ange to an opposite side, position, or opinion: »

An odd phenomenon in American postwar life is the swing-over of young women from ambitious career girls to full-time housewives (London Times).

2. an acrobatic movement of hanging from one arm and swinging the body in a complete vertical circle: »

[She] is shown doing the rhythmic swing-overs that entitle her to center ring position as a star (New York Times).


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