replacing
v.v. to put something new in the place of something else. You do this when something is broken, old, or when you want a better version.
v. to take the place of something or someone; to provide a substitute for a previous item or person. This form is the present participle of 'replace'.
I am replacing the old batteries in the remote.
The company is replacing all the old desktop computers with new laptops to help staff work from home.
While replacing the damaged roof tiles, the contractor discovered that the underlying wooden structure also required significant reinforcement to meet modern safety standards.
Transitive verb; requires a direct object. Often used with the preposition 'with' to indicate the substitute.
I am replacing for a new carI am replacing my carThe verb is transitive and takes the object directly; do not use 'for' before the thing being removed.