exchange

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a short conversation or an argument between people.

n. a verbal interaction or dialogue, often characterized by a specific tone or purpose.

“After a brief exchange of ideas, the team decided on a new plan.”

“The heated exchange between the two politicians was captured by reporters waiting outside the briefing room.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Finance

n. a place where people trade stocks or foreign money.

n. a central marketplace or institution where securities, commodities, or currencies are traded.

“He works as a trader on the London Stock Exchange.”

“Fluctuations on the foreign exchange market can have immediate and profound effects on the cost of imported raw materials.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to give something to someone and get something else in return.

v. to give and receive reciprocally; to substitute one thing for another.

“I need to exchange this shirt for a larger size because it is too small.”

“The delegates exchanged business cards before the keynote speech began, hoping to network during the subsequent lunch break.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to say or do things to each other, like looks or words.

v. to mutually direct words, looks, or gestures at one another.

“They exchanged worried looks when they heard the loud noise.”

“The two rivals exchanged sharp remarks during the debate, each attempting to undermine the other's credibility with the audience.”