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Transpose: meaning, example and synonyms

Transposev. To change the order or position of things, or move something into a different setting.

Flashcard for Transpose (verb): to change the order or position of things, or move something into a different setting. Example: The director chose to transpose the ancient tragedy to a modern factory town, keeping its plot intact while changing every detail of the setting. Synonyms: interchange, switch, reverse, relocate. Antonyms: leave in place, retain, preserve. Memory tip: trans (across) + pose (place): place something across, in a new spot. Illustration: a theater stage where workers in overalls swap a painted castle backdrop for a painted factory backdrop while actors in costume wait at the side; people drawn naturally and fully clothed, no logos, signs, flags, written words or sound effects.

Example

The director chose to transpose the ancient tragedy to a modern factory town, keeping its plot intact while changing every detail of the setting.

Part of speech
verb
Synonyms
interchange, switch, reverse, relocate
Antonyms
leave in place, retain, preserve
Memory tip
trans (across) + pose (place): place something across, in a new spot.

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Question 1

When the clerk accidentally ______ two digits in the account number, the payment was sent to an entirely different customer.

Question 2

The playwright ______ the medieval legend to a contemporary suburb, keeping the plot but replacing knights with commuters.

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