Meaning

• An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.

  "The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu"

• A sudden act of seizing.

• A quick passage from one note to the next.

Meaning

• To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

  "The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish."

• To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

  "The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone."

• To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.

  "A hawk swoops a chicken."

• To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.

• To pass with pomp; to sweep.