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replacing

UK
/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/

Translations

replacinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that substitutes for or takes the place of something else.
de remplacementS’emploie surtout devant un nom pour exprimer l’idée de substitution.
The replacing module can be installed without shutting down the system.
Le module de remplacement peut être installé sans arrêter le système.
Additional translations
remplaçantPlus littéral ; s’emploie quand l’idée de substitution est mise en avant.
replacingnoun
The replacing of the old equipment with new models improved efficiency.
Le remplacement des anciens équipements par des modèles neufs a amélioré l’efficacité.
Synonyms
swap
alternation
replacement
exchange
substitution
replaceverb

replacing

Gerund

replaced
Past Simple
replaced
Past Participle
replacing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpleɪs/
US
/rɪˈpleɪs/
The new manager will replace the outgoing one next month.
Le nouveau directeur remplacera celui qui part le mois prochain.
Additional translations
replacerSe dit surtout lorsqu’il s’agit de remettre un objet à sa place.
Synonyms
exchange
change
restore
replenish
displace
supplant
swap
substitute
Antonyms
keep
retain

Definitions

replacinggerund / present participle
That replaces or is intended to replace something else; serving as a substitute.
The replacing module can be installed without shutting down the system.
replacingnoun
The act of substituting one thing for another.
The replacing of the old equipment with new models improved efficiency.
replaceverb
To take the place of something or someone.
The new manager will replace the outgoing one next month.
To put something back in a previous place or position.
Please replace the books on the shelf after you finish reading them.
To provide a substitute for something that is broken, old, or no longer useful.
We need to replace the old light bulb with a new one.
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