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swoop in
UK
/swuːp ɪn/
US
/swup ɪn/
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swoop in
verb
swooped in
Past Simple
swooped in
Past Participle
swooping in
Gerund
UK
/swuːp ɪn/
US
/swup ɪn/
fondre sur
Se dit d’un mouvement rapide et brusque, souvent pour attaquer ou saisir.
The eagle swooped in to catch the fish from the river.
L’aigle a fondu sur le poisson pour l’attraper dans la rivière.
Additional translations
débarquer
Familier; s’emploie pour une arrivée soudaine et inattendue, souvent avec l’idée d’intervenir brusquement.
Synonyms
descend
pounce
dive
plunge
drop in
attack
strike
Definitions
swoop in
verb
To move rapidly downward through the air, often to attack or seize something.
The eagle swooped in to catch the fish from the river.
To arrive suddenly and unexpectedly, often to take advantage of a situation.
The new manager swooped in to make changes to the team's strategy.
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