Exchange

/ɛkst‍ʃˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒ/

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "exchange"

to exchange

VERB

austauschen, wechseln

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Transitive: to exchange sth

Example

In the marketplace, people regularly exchange goods and services.

They decided to exchange gifts during the holiday celebration.

The students agreed to exchange study notes to prepare for the exam.

austauschen, wechseln

to swap one item for another, often of similar value or function

Ditransitive: to exchange sth for a similar thing

Example

He exchanged his winter coat for a lighter jacket as the weather warmed up.

She exchanged her high heels for comfortable sneakers to walk around the city.

They exchanged their apartment for a house in the suburbs to accommodate their growing family.

austauschen, wechseln

to reciprocally direct actions, words, or gestures towards one another

Transitive: to exchange words or gestures

Example

The competitors exchanged handshakes and congratulations after a hard-fought match.

They exchanged wedding vows during a private ceremony with only close family and friends.

The siblings exchanged playful banter as they prepared dinner together.

wechseln, vertragen

to finalize the purchase of a property by signing a legal document with the seller

Transitive: to exchange contracts

Example

After weeks of negotiation, they finally exchanged contracts on the beachfront villa.

The buyers were relieved to finally exchange contracts on the historic farmhouse after months of delays.

The couple flew in from overseas to exchange contracts on their dream home in the city.

Exchange

SUBSTANTIV

Austausch, Substitution

the process in which one atom, ion, or group replaces another, resulting in a chemical transformation

Austausch, Tausch

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

Austausch, Wechsel

the act of giving something in return for something received

Austausch, Gespräch

a brief conversation, often between two people who are in disagreement about something

Telefonzentrale, Wechselstelle

a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

Austausch, Wechsel

reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

Austausch, Wechsel

the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another

Austausch, Eroberung

the capture of a rook for a minor piece, such as a knight or bishop, or vice versa

What is an "exchange"?

In chess, an exchange refers to the trade of pieces, usually involving giving up a rook to capture a knight or bishop. This trade is often considered unfavorable for the player losing the rook, as rooks are generally more powerful than knights or bishops due to their greater range of movement. The term "winning the exchange" refers to trading a rook for a lesser piece, like a knight or bishop, in a way that creates a material advantage. Players evaluate exchanges based on the position, piece activity, and their overall strategy, often aiming to improve their position or gain a long-term advantage through such trades.

Tausch, Figurenwechsel

(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

Austausch, Wechsel

(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

Börse, Marktplatz

a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

Austausch, Austauschprogramm

an arrangement in which two groups or people from different countries do each other's jobs or visit each other

Example

The school organized an exchange program where students from France stayed with host families in the United States, fostering cultural understanding and language immersion.

The exchange visit to Germany was a memorable experience for the students, who had the opportunity to explore German culture, visit historical landmarks, and forge lasting friendships.

Participating in a job exchange, the software engineer from Canada temporarily worked at a tech company in Sweden, gaining valuable insights into international business practices.

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