swing by

noun

1. Aerospace. a trajectory that uses the gravitational field of one celestial body to alter the course of a spacecraft destined for another body.

swing by

verb

1. informal.
   preposition to go somewhere to pay a visit

Word History and Origins

Origin of swing by¹

1960–65, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase swing by

Related Words

• call
• call on
• frequent
• hit
• inspect
• play
• see
• stay at
• talk
• tour