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interchange

[/ˈɪntərˌtʃeɪndʒ/]
noun/verbpl: interchanges
intercâmbio; troca; entroncamento
1. (noun) The act of exchanging things with each other
The interchange of ideas between the two countries was beneficial.
O intercâmbio de ideias entre os dois países foi benéfico.
2. (noun) A road junction where traffic can move between different routes without crossing other traffic
Take the exit at the next interchange on the highway.
Saia no próximo entroncamento da rodovia.
3. (verb) To exchange or swap something with something else
The teams will interchange players for the second half.
Os times vão intercambiar jogadores na segunda metade.
4. (verb) To alternate or succeed one another
The colors interchange throughout the pattern.
As cores se alternam ao longo do padrão.
Synonyms
exchangeswaptradesubstitutionalternation
Antonyms
stagnationpermanence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intercâmbio; troca
Most common usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
entroncamento; interseção
Preferred for road junctions
Rio de Janeiro
troca; câmbio
Often used for exchange of ideas or goods
Portugal
troca; intercâmbio; cruzamento
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

interchange of ideas
cultural interchange
highway interchange
interchange program
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