swivel1 verbswivel2 noun
swivelswiv‧el1 /ˈswɪvəl/ (also swivel around/round) verb (past tense and past participle swivelled, present participle swivelling British English, swiveled, swiveling American English) 
Verb TableVERB TABLE
swivel
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | swivel |
| he, she, it | swivels | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | swivelled (BrE), swiveled (AmE) |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have swivelled (BrE), swiveled (AmE) |
| he, she, it | has swivelled (BrE), swiveled (AmE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had swivelled (BrE), swiveled (AmE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will swivel |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have swivelled (BrE), swiveled (AmE) |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
| he, she, it | is swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) | |
| you, we, they | are swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
| you, we, they | were swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
| he, she, it | has been swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been swivelling (BrE), swiveling (AmE) |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- He swivelled the camera on the tripod to follow her as she crossed the yard.
- Kovitsky swiveled around to look at her.
- Mr Tench swivelled round in astonishment as the men burst through his office door.
- Ralph swivelled in his chair and looked directly at Meg.
- She swivelled the computer screen around so that I could see it too.
- The satellite has difficulty swiveling its antenna toward Earth.
- As Agnes looked down Granny's eyes sprang open and swivelled from side to side.
- His eyes seemed to be trying to imitate a lizard and swivel in opposite directions.
- These swivel freely and act as weathervanes.
- These cover a wide field of view without having to swivel as human eyes do.
- When there was nowhere to go in that infernally small space, one could always swivel in the other direction.
Longman Language Activatorto make something turn around► turn
Collocations to make something turn by moving it with your hand: · Tim turned the handle slowly and pushed open the door.· She put the key in the ignition and turned it, but nothing happened.turn something around (=so that it is facing the opposite direction): · If we turn the table around we can fit more chairs in the room.
► twist to turn something with a quick firm circular movement: · "I can't get the top off." "Try twisting it the other way."· We twisted and tugged to get the mussels loose from their shells.
► wind to turn something such as a handle or part of a machine around and around, especially in order to make something move or start working: · You wind the handle on the side to make the music play.· She wound the car window down to speak to the police officer.· My watch has stopped - I must have forgotten to wind it.
► swivel to turn something around on a central rod or point, usually so that it is facing a different direction: · He swivelled the camera on the tripod to follow her as she crossed the yard.swivel something aroundalso swivel something round British: · She swivelled the computer screen around so that I could see it too.
► twiddle British /twirl American to turn something small backwards and forwards many times with your fingers, especially because you are bored, or are trying to make something work: · She sat in the bar twirling the stem of her wine glass, wishing she were somewhere else.· He kept twiddling the knobs on the radio trying to get a signal.
to turn your head or your body► turn to turn your head or body so that you are looking in a different direction: · Campbell turned and walked out of the room.turn to: · "What do you think we should do?" she said, turning to her husband.turn to do something: · She heard the door opening and turned to see who was coming in.
► turn around also turn round British to turn your body so that you are looking in the opposite direction: · Ian, turn round and face the front!· I turned around quickly to see if anyone was following me.· "Does my dress look OK?" "Turn around and let me see the back."
► turn away to turn so that you are no longer facing someone, especially because you want to avoid them: · Alice turned away with tears in her eyes.· The scene was so sickening I had to turn away.turn away from: · She frowned and turned away from him without speaking.
► turn your back to turn so that you are no longer facing someone, especially because you are angry or disappointed, or because you are deliberately ignoring them: · As soon as I turn my back, the children start to misbehave.turn your back on: · Don't turn your back on me - I'm talking to you!· She turned her back on him and began to walk away.
► turn your head to turn your head in order to look at someone or in order to look away from someone: · She turned her head to avoid making eye contact with the beggar.· Whenever Suzie walks into a room all the men immediately turn their heads.
► turn on your heel to quickly and suddenly turn, especially before walking away: · David angrily turned on his heel and marched towards the door.· When her ex-husband entered the room, she turned on her heel and left.
► swing around also swing round British to turn around suddenly and quickly, especially because you are angry or surprised: · He swung around at the sound of her voice and smiled at her.· I felt a hand on my shoulder and swung round quickly to find Chris standing behind me.
► spin around also spin round British to turn around very quickly, especially because you are angry or because something unexpected has suddenly happened: · The sudden crash made her spin round and look back down the passage.· Dobbs yelled back and spun around with clenched fists, ready to fight.
► swivel to turn around quickly as if you are fixed to a central point, or when you are sitting in a chair which can turn round: · Ralph swivelled in his chair and looked directly at Meg.swivel aroundalso + round British: · Mr Tench swivelled round in astonishment as the men burst through his office door.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► around
[intransitive, transitive] to turn around quickly and face a different direction, or to make something do this → spin: · He just swivelled around in the middle, while she danced.
► round· Sighing, she swivelled round, looking at the cabin properly for the first time.· She swivelled round in her chair.· He closed the diary and swivelled round in his chair to unlock the wall safe.· He was about to swivel round into the hall when he heard the sound of a car starting up outside the house.· Then he swivelled round to a side-table and started to write his report.
Anna swivelled round to face him. She swivelled her head round to watch what was happening. Danny swiveled his chair away from me.swivel1 verbswivel2 noun
swivelswivel2 noun [countable] Word OriginWORD ORIGINswivel2
ExamplesOrigin:
1200-1300 swif-, from the past participle of Old English swifan ‘to move along, sweep’EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Affixed to the wall at a considerable height is a small television on a swivel, facing the bed.
- She looks around her with a swivel of her huge head.
WORD SETS► DAILY LIFE
CollocationsAC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► chair
an object that joins two parts of something and helps it to turn around· Did they have to sit him in a swivel chair that swung sideways with every movement of his body?· I sat down in my swivel chair and propped my feet up, punching the replay button on the answering machine.· The plastic-covered swivel chair had been torn.· We got drinks from the waitress and sat in our swivel chairs in front of these ma-chines.· She carried the Mayor's swivel chair, put it down over City Hall, and sat in it.· He sat in his swivel chair and prayed as simply as he knew how.· Behind the desk stood a sturdy swivel chair.· On the other side of each desk, the applicant sits in a large, heavily padded, executive-type swivel chair.