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, noun use of verb phrase swing by

Related Words

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