swap out verb 3noun 2forms 4 verb3 •To exchange (something or someone) for an unused (or less-used) equivalent.Those men are tired; let's swap that unit out.I can't keep going; is it okay if I swap out? •To exchange (something) for (something else). (usually followed by with or for)I'll swap out the dead battery for a new one. •To transfer (memory contents) into a swap file. noun2 •Anything that is swapped out for another; an exchange. •A pre-prepared food item used in place of an unfinished food item in order to cut down the overall preparation time during filming.Luckily, on this show we have swap outs, so we don't have to wait. formsswapped out · swapping out · swaps out · swap outs