To change a part of something, typically a computer, while it is running.

plural of swap file

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swap out

(computing) A file on disk used as auxiliary memory.

present participle of swap out

(transitive, computing) To transfer (memory contents) into a swap file. / (transitive or intransitive) To exchange (something or someone) for an unused (or less-used) equivalent.

Anything that is swapped out for another; an exchange. / (television) A pre-prepared food item used in place of an unfinished food item in order to cut down the overall preparation time during filming.

(Canada, US) A meet for the purpose of trading, including buying and selling or swapping (bartering); a flea market.

present participle of palette swap

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of palette swap