Tra từ replace - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

re·place [replace replaces replaced replacing] BrE [rɪˈpleɪs] NAmE [rɪˈpleɪs] verb
1. ~ sth/sb to be used instead of sth/sb else; to do sth instead of sb/sth else
Syn: take over from
• The new design will eventually replace all existing models.
• Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom.
•These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks.
2. to remove sb/sth and put another person or thing in their place
•~ sb/sth He will be difficult to replace when he leaves.
•~ sb/sth with/by sb/sth It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
3. ~ sth to change sth that is old, damaged, etc. for a similar thing that is newer or better
• All the old carpets need replacing.
•an operation to replace both hips
• You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.
4. ~ sth (+ adv./prep.) to put sth back in the place where it was before
• I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
•to replace the handset (= after using the telephone).
Verb forms:

Thesaurus:
replace verb
1. T
•She replaced her husband as the local doctor.
stand in for sb/sth • • substitute for sb/sth • • cover for sb • • relieve • |especially AmE fill in for sb/sth • |formal deputize •
stand in/substitute/cover/fill in/deputize for sb
replace/stand in for/cover for/fill in for a colleague
2. T
•They had to replace the old carpets.
change • • substitute • • switch • • swap/swop • • exchange •
replace/change/substitute A with B
change/substitute/switch/swap/exchange B for A
replace/change a battery/bulb/fuse/tyre/wheel
3. T
•I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer.
put sth back • • return •
replace/put sth back sth on sth
replace/put back a lid
replace/put sth back the (telephone) receiver

Example Bank:
•He carefully replaced the vase on the shelf.
•It was built to replace the old Victorian jail.
•Machines can't replace people in this work.
•Many of the workers have been replaced by machines.
•Putting in a new bathroom suite can cost as little as £800 if you are simply replacing an old one.
•Putting in a new kitchen can cost very little if you are simply replacing an old one.
•She has been nominated to replace Justice O'Connor on the Supreme Court.
•She replaced Jane Stott as Managing Director.
•She replaced the dress in the wardrobe.
•These guidelines effectively replaced the official procedure.
•These losses are not easily replaced.
•We replaced the old television set with a newer one.
•Williams has temporarily replaced Reed on the first team.
•She had an operation to replace both hips.
•She replaced her husband as the local doctor.
•You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses.