interchange

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verb

in·​ter·​change ˌin-tər-ˈchānj 

interchanged; interchanging; interchanges

transitive verb

1

: to put each of (two things) in the place of the other

2

: exchange

intransitive verb

: to change places mutually

interchanger noun

interchange

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noun

in·​ter·​change ˈin-tər-ˌchānj 

1

: the act, process, or an instance of interchanging : exchange

2

: a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams

Examples of interchange in a Sentence

Verb

We interchanged the two tires.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Nazar is technically playing more on the wing than center, but there are opportunities to interchange at center with Bedard. —Scott Powers, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025

Instead, the position will stay volatile as seats continue to heat up and get interchanged rapidly. —Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024

Noun

This funding is fueling the company’s efforts to expand its less-than-truckload (LTL) and cross-border logistics offerings, enhance its API and electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities, and deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of its growing customer base. —William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025

Overnight directional closures of I-270 and I-70 for bridge work Interstate 270/U.S. 23 Interchange Improvements Description: Reconfigure the I-270/U.S. 23 interchange on the south side of Columbus. —Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English entrechaungen, from Anglo-French *entrechanger, from entre- inter- + changer to change

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

interchange

1 of 2 verb

in·​ter·​change ˌint-ər-ˈchānj 

1

: to put each in the place of the other

2

: exchange entry 2

3

: to change places mutually

interchangeability

-ˌchān-jə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun

interchangeable

-ˈchān-jə-bəl

adjective

interchangeably

-blē

adverb

interchanger noun

interchange

2 of 2 noun

in·​ter·​change ˈint-ər-ˌchānj 

1

: the act or process or an instance of interchanging

2

: a joining of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit streams of traffic to pass from one to another without crossing