transpose

Definition

To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.

Etymology

From Middle English transposen, from Old French transposer, from Latin trānspositus, perfect passive participle of trānspōnō (“to put across”), from trāns (“across”) + pōnō (“to put”).

Example Sentences

• "After e6, the opening transposed to a Sicilian."