Meaning of the word "bounce off" in English

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bounce off

US /baʊns ɔf/

UK /baʊns ɒf/

to discuss an idea or plan with someone in order to get their opinion and make a decision

Example:

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I need to bounce off some ideas with my team before presenting them to the client.

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She likes to bounce off new concepts with her mentor.

Synonym:

discuss consult brainstorm talk over run by

to rebound or reflect off a surface

Example:

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The ball bounced off the wall and landed in the garden.

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Sound waves bounce off solid objects.

Synonym:

rebound reflect ricochet