exchangeprogram
nounUK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈproʊɡræm/
A plan where two groups send people to each other's homes or schools to learn and share.
My sister joined an exchange program and lived with a family in France for a month.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A workplace arrangement where two employees temporarily trade jobs to learn new skills.
The hospital runs a job exchange program between its London and Leeds branches.
3. A scheme that lets travelers swap homes with another family for a holiday.
We saved money on hotels by using a home exchange program in Italy.
4. A business deal where two companies trade goods or services instead of paying cash.
The two firms set up a barter exchange program for office equipment.