to exchange something for a better option
何かをより良い選択肢と交換する (nanika o yori yoi sentakushi to koukan suru)
"We trade up for faster equipment when budgets allow."
"予算が許すとき、私たちはより速い機器と交換します。" (Yosan ga yurusu toki, watashitachi wa yori hayai kiki to koukan shimasu)
to maintain an emotional or communicative link with someone
to gather and prepare belongings before a trip
to start focusing on a new direction or field
to remain connected or continue working
to accept and deal with a difficult situation
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way