bounce off
Third Person
bounces off
Present Participle
bouncing off
Past Tense
bounced off
Past Participle
bounced off
1
to share an idea with someone and get their thoughts or opinions
transitive
- We should bounce the concept off the client before finalizing the design.
- Bouncing off your goals with a friend can provide valuable insights.
- The manager bounced off the proposal during the team meeting.
- He often bounces his innovative ideas off the team for feedback.
- Let's bounce off these marketing strategies to see which one works best.
2
to hit a surface and rebound, typically referring to how a ball or object moves after striking a surface
- The basketball bounced off the rim and fell into the hands of the opposing team.
- The tennis ball bounced off the ground just inside the line, winning the point.
- After hitting the wall, the soccer ball bounced off at an awkward angle, making it difficult to catch.
- His car tires bounced off the pavement when he hit the curb too hard.
- The baseball bounced off the bat, sending it flying over the outfield.