LEARNit Dictionary
replace
verb
/rɪˈpleɪs/
UK
/rɪˈpleɪs/
US
A2
OPAL
1
A2
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
جایگزین کردن, تعویض کردن, به جای چیزی گذاشتن, به جای کسی یا چیزی انجام دادن
synonym
take over (from something)
2
A2
to remove somebody/something and put another person or thing in their place
جایگزین کردن, تعویض کردن, جانشین کردن
He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
proposed changes to the constitution to
replace
the current
system
of government
He was replaced as party leader in 1967.
It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
3
A2
to change something that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
تعویض کردن, جایگزین کردن
We're thinking of replacing our phone system.
to replace a window/roof
to replace a battery/light bulb
All the old carpets need replacing.
an operation to replace both hips
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
The club does not have the finances resources to replace the damaged equipment.
We will replace a faulty part immediately.
4
to put something back in the place where it was before
برگرداندن
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
to replace the handset
.