Exchange

/ɛkst‍ʃˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒ/

/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Definizione e Significato di "exchange"

to exchange

VERBO

scambiare

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Transitive: to exchange sth

Example

They decided to exchange gifts during the holiday celebration.

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

In the marketplace, people regularly exchange goods and services.

scambiare, sostituire

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

Ditransitive: to exchange sth for a similar thing

Example

The store allowed customers to exchange defective merchandise for new items.

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

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

scambiare, trasmettere

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

Transitive: to exchange words or gestures

Example

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

The two friends exchanged knowing glances when the teacher mentioned the upcoming test.

The neighbors exchanged waves as they passed each other while walking their dogs.

scambiare, concludere

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

Both parties met at the lawyer 's office to exchange contracts and complete the sale of the property.

Exchange

SOSTANTIVO

cambio

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

scambio

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

scambio, commutazione

the act of giving something in return for something received

scambio

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

centralina telefonica, intercambio

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

scambio, conversione

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

scambio, sostituzione

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

scambio, cattura

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.

scambio, scambio di pezzi

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

scambio, scambio di colpi

(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

borsa, scambio

a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

scambio

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.

As part of a teacher exchange initiative, educators from Japan spent a semester teaching at American schools, while their American counterparts taught in Japan.

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.