balanço; balançar
1. (noun) A seat suspended by ropes or chains, moving back and forth
The children played on the swing in the park.
As crianças brincavam no balanço do parque.
2. (verb) To move back and forth suspended or pivoting on a point
She swings on the swing every afternoon.
Ela se balança no balanço todas as tardes.
3. (verb) To turn or pivot around a point or axis
He swung the bat and hit the ball.
Ele balançou o taco e acertou a bola.
4. (noun) A style of jazz music with a strong rhythm
They danced to swing music all night.
Eles dançaram ao som de música swing a noite toda.
5. (noun) A sudden change or shift in direction or opinion
There was a swing in public opinion.
Houve uma mudança na opinião pública.
NYC Slang
vibe/flow (when referring to rhythm or style); full swing (when something is in progress)
Related Idioms & Phrases
in full swing - em pleno andamento
swing both ways - ir para os dois lados
get into the swing of things - pegar o jeito das coisas
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