interchange

[in-ter-cheynj, in-ter-cheynj]

verb (used with object)

interchanged, interchanging 

1. to put each in the place of the other.

   to interchange pieces of modular furniture.

2. to cause (one thing) to change places with another; transpose.

3. to give and receive (things) reciprocally; exchange.

   The twins interchanged clothes frequently.

4. to cause to follow one another alternately; alternate.

   to interchange business cares with pleasures.

verb (used without object)

interchanged, interchanging 

1. to occur by turns or in succession; alternate.

2. to change places, as two persons or things, or as one with another.

noun

1. an act or instance of interchanging; reciprocal exchange.

   the interchange of commodities.

2. a changing of places, as between two persons or things, or of one with another.

3. alternation; alternate succession.

4. a highway intersection consisting of a system of several different road levels arranged so that vehicles may move from one road to another without crossing the streams of traffic.

interchange

verb

1. to change places or cause to change places; alternate; exchange; switch

noun

1. the act of interchanging; exchange or alternation

2. a motorway junction of interconnecting roads and bridges designed to prevent streams of traffic crossing one another

Other Word Forms

• interchanger noun
• preinterchange noun
• interchangeably adverb
• interchangeable adjective
• interchangeability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interchange¹

1325–75; inter- + change; replacing Middle English entrechaungen < Middle French entrechangier

Example Sentences

Beyond that, city officials have begun worrying publicly that Gov. Gavin Newsom might not support a state bill permitting the installation of two digital billboards that would face the busy 10 and 110 Freeway interchange.

From Los Angeles Times

A fascinating drawing from the era shows an extensive passenger interchange below the Black Prince statue in City Square with bright blue trams heading off to destinations such as Roundhay Park, Guiseley and Morley.

From BBC

Wiegman often uses James as a winger, interchanging with Manchester City's Hemp on the opposite side, but she can also play as a number 10.

From BBC

The vehicle was found by the Los Angeles Fire Department on the westbound side of the 10 Freeway at the 110 Freeway interchange near Adams Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times

Five single-decker vehicles, which required two drivers on board even when operating autonomously, have been making the 14-mile journey between Ferrytoll park and ride in Fife and Edinburgh Park train and tram interchange.

From BBC

Related Words

• give-and-take 
• intersection 
• junction 
• networking