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to swoop
01
to move quickly and suddenly downward through the air
02
fondre sur, se précipiter sur
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them
Transitive: to swoop on sb/sth
Example
A cybersecurity team swiftly swooped on hackers attempting to breach the network
Government forces launched a surprise attack, swooping on a rebel hideout deep in the jungle
Intelligence agencies executed a covert operation, swooping on a known terrorist cell.
Swoop
01
glissando, saut
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
02
p plongée, chute
a rapid and sudden drop from the sky
Example
The falcon executed a precise swoop to snatch a fish from the surface of the lake.
The superhero made a dramatic swoop from the rooftop to rescue the trapped civilians.
The eagle made a graceful swoop down from its perch to catch its prey.
03
raids rapide, attaque éclair
a very rapid raid
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