replacement
Collocations
34(noun.) replacing one thing with another
ADJ
complete, full
After the accident, the insurance company approved a full replacement of the damaged car.
partial
direct
My new phone is a direct replacement for the one I dropped last month.
gradual | eventual
VERB + REPLACEMENT
be in need of, need, require
The old kitchen appliances need replacement before we sell the house.
REPLACEMENT + NOUN
programme
cost, value
When the washing machine broke, we couldn't afford the replacement cost.
equipment
PHRASES
hormone replacement therapy
(noun.) sb/sth that replaces sb/sth else
ADJ
permanent | temporary | immediate
likely
Sarah is a likely replacement for the manager when she finishes her training next month.
possible | ideal | adequate | appropriate, suitable | hip, joint, knee | valve
VERB + REPLACEMENT
appoint, bring in (sb/sth as), hire
The team appointed a replacement after their striker retired from professional football.
name (sb as)
The young coach was named as a potential replacement for the retiring team manager.
need | look for, seek
find
It took the company three months to find a replacement for their retired manager.
get
come in/on as, go on as
The goalkeeper went on as a replacement during the second half of the match.
have
My grandfather had a knee replacement last year and now he can walk without pain.
REPLACEMENT + NOUN
teacher
part, unit
When the washing machine broke, we had to order a replacement unit from the manufacturer.
car, vehicle
PREP
as ~
Solar panels are increasingly used as replacements for traditional energy sources in many homes.
~ by
The manager arranged a temporary replacement by one of his assistant coaches during the injury crisis.
~ for