Swing Over (Verb)
Meaning
Influence decisively; "This action swung many votes over to his side".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Her impassioned speech swung many undecided voters over to her opponent's side.
- The announcement of free health insurance swung the majority of employees over to the new company.
- The visit from the popular celebrity swung public opinion over in favor of the charitable cause.
- The unveiling of the new and improved product swung many loyal customers over to their competitor.
- The government's aid package swung many struggling businesses over to bankruptcy.