1. to move rapidly downward through the air
2. to move suddenly and quickly in order to attack or seize something
3. to arrive or move somewhere quickly and unexpectedly
Usage: informal

1. a rapid downward movement through the air
2. a sudden attack or raid

Examples

• The eagle swooped down to catch the fish.
• Police swooped on the building at dawn.
• The hawk made a sudden swoop toward its prey.
• She swooped into the room with exciting news.
• The owl swooped silently through the darkness.
• The helicopter swooped low over the crowd.
• In one swift swoop, he grabbed the keys and ran.