interchange

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verb

in·​ter·​change ˌin-tər-ˈchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
interchanged; interchanging; interchanges

transitive verb

1
: to put each of (two things) in the place of the other
2

intransitive verb

: to change places mutually
interchanger noun

interchange

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noun

in·​ter·​change ˈin-tər-ˌchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
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
Another unique feature is the armrests and backrests are the same sizes so they can be interchanged at will. Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023 Jenner posed in several snaps standing up tall interchanging her hands from buttoning up her jeans to relaxing her hands in her jeans pockets. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023 Customers want the ability to shop from mobile devices and in-store, interchanging between them seamlessly. Bagrat Safaryan, Forbes, 17 July 2023 However, there is some overlap between the brand’s toothbrushes, and some of their products can be interchanged with other product chargers. Jack Byram, Health, 25 July 2023 The ability to quickly interchange between different Peak Design SlimLink mounts is obviously the selling point here, though, and as an accident-prone person who frequently switches between cycling and driving myself, I’m certainly intrigued. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 20 June 2023 Shares denominated in one currency can be freely interchanged with shares denominated in the other. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 June 2023 The probable cause statement provided in court documents, however, does not specify if social media was used to interchange messages. The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2023 Clifton Heights, Mount Lookout and Mount Echo were usually interchanged with whatever a local felt was right. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 1 May 2023
Noun
The second project is a new interchange to connect Interstate 459 to Highway 150 and South Shades Crest Road in Hoover. Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2023 The site is in the White Oak area, just southeast of the interchange between New Hampshire Avenue and Highway 29. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2023 New interchanges also will be built at I-20, I-820 and U.S. 287. Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2023 Eastbound Loop 303 closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 Details: Eastbound Loop 303 will be closed between Lake Pleasant Parkway and I-17 as part of a new interchange project. The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023 In addition to the highway widening, the project -- which is part of the department's Connecting Arkansas Program -- includes improvements at the interchanges of James and Gregory streets and Vandenburg Boulevard, as well improvements to the highway's frontage roads, transportation officials said. Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2023 Hosseini sent a lengthy document to The Post on Tuesday that showed discussions about the interchange dating back to 1998, well before DeSantis was in office. Isaac Arnsdorf and Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Sep. 2023 Each credit card network has its own interchange rate which can vary depending on various card factors. Greg G. Kapitan, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023 The ramps at Broadway/State Road 53 and Grant Street are currently scheduled to be closed first, and once one of those interchanges is complete, the ramp at Burr Street will close. Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2023 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of interchange was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near interchange

Cite this Entry

“Interchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interchange. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

interchange

1 of 2 verb
in·​ter·​change ˌint-ər-ˈchānj How to pronounce interchange (audio)
1
: to put each in the place of the other
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 How to pronounce interchange (audio)
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
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