replacing
verb (present participle)UK /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
US /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
Putting something new where something old was.
She is replacing the old light bulb with a new one.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taking the place of someone or something.
The new teacher is replacing Mr. Lee next term.
3. Putting something back in its original spot.
He is replacing the book on the shelf after reading it.
4. Using something instead of something else.
They are replacing sugar with honey in the recipe.