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vaihto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • alternating adj Switching back and forth between two states or values in a repeating pattern.
  • change verb To become different, or to make something different.
  • changeover noun A conversion or transition from one thing to another.
  • exchange noun An act of exchanging or trading.
  • handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
  • interchange verb To swap or exchange two things with each other.
  • quid pro quo noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
  • refill noun A fresh supply used to replace something that has run out, or an extra serving of food or drink.
  • shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
  • swap verb To exchange one thing for another.

Senses

vaihto is used for these senses in English:

  • change (countable) A replacement.
  • change (countable) A transfer between vehicles.
  • changeover A conversion or transition from one thing to another.
  • exchange An act of exchanging or trading.
  • handle (gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
  • interchange (countable, uncountable) An act of interchanging.
  • interchange (rail transport, countable) A connection between two or more lines, services or modes of transport; a station at which such a connection can be made.
  • quid pro quo (historical) Substitution of one drug for another.

change — full definition

  1. verb To become different, or to make something different.
  2. verb To replace one thing with another, such as clothes or a diaper.
  3. verb To switch from one train, bus, or vehicle to another during a journey.
  4. noun The act or result of becoming different.
  5. noun Coins given back after paying with a larger amount of money than the price.

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