DictionaryswingSuccessful arranging
verb

swing

To succeed in arranging or obtaining something.

She swings a discount for the whole group.

Etymology

Swing developed informal senses of managing or bringing something about. The result is figuratively maneuvered into place, as when someone swings an arrangement.

More examples

  • He swung an invitation to the event.
  • They have swung an extra day to finish.
  • I am trying to swing a meeting with the director.

Forms

swing · swings · swung · swinging

Similar words

arrange
The neutral term for making something happen.
secure
Obtains something, often through effort.