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Meaning of bounce around | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.
    transitive
  2. Synonym of jump around.
    intransitive
  3. To switch between jobs, locations and other situations often.
    figuratively, intransitive

Equivalents

Suomi pomppoilla poukkoilla

Examples

“We bounced around some suggestions in-house and then workshopped the best ones afterward.”
“We bounced some ideas around but didn't take it any further.”
“He was a grinder operator for years. He bounced around for a while because the small shops kept going under.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bounce back bounce in bounce into bounce off bounce off the walls bounce on it

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