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swing around (to something)

to move one's body or view around to another position. She swung around to the left, where she could see better. The bear suddenly swung around and charged.

See also: around, swing

swing around

v.

1. To turn rapidly around something: The car swung around the corner and almost hit a pedestrian.

2. To turn rapidly to face the opposite direction: When I heard footsteps behind me, I swung around.

See also: around, swing