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

Example Sentences

Order online or swing by the L.A. showroom on Beverly Boulevard and pick one up IRL.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, if you found out you have a great-great-grandparent buried in the middle of the Texas brushland but you live in Connecticut, you could ask a graver who lives in Laredo to swing by and take a photo for you.

From Slate

With the exception of a grand slam swing by Teoscar Hernández, the Dodgers did little to engage in the battle.

From Los Angeles Times

Swing by Sapasi One of my sons, Miles Goodman, actually has a skate shop in West Hollywood called Sapasi — on North Robertson Boulevard near Melrose Avenue — so I’d stop by to see him if he’s there.

From Los Angeles Times

After dinner, I will swing by my restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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