scambio

Definitions of scambio
  1. noun
    the act of giving something in return for something received
  2. noun
    an equal exchange
    synonyms: baratto
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    type of:
    interscambio
    reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)
  3. noun
    the act of changing one thing for another thing
  4. noun
    the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"
    synonyms: commutazione, sostituzione
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    types:
    rimpiazzo, subentro
    the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
    type of:
    cambiamento, cambio
    the action of changing something
  5. noun
    control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
    synonyms: interruttore, switch
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    commutatore, commutatrice
    switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
    bottone, pulsante
    an electrical switch operated by pressing
    selettore
    a switch that is used to select among alternatives
    campanello, cicalino
    a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
    type of:
    comando
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  6. noun
    activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise
    synonyms: attività economica, borsa, business, commercio, compravendita, negozio
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    types:
    patronato
    the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
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    impresa
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
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