pounce
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Britannica Dictionary definition of POUNCE
[no object]
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to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something
— usually + on
— often used figuratively
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The cat crouched low and waited for the moment to pounce.
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As the boys rounded the corner, a group of kids pounced on them.
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A salesperson pounced on me [=quickly approached me] as soon as I walked into the store.
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When a few documents showed that the mayor had avoided paying his taxes, the press pounced on [=attacked] him.
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She lost control of the ball, and the other team pounced on the opportunity to score.
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He pounced on the job offer.
2
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to act or move quickly and suddenly
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Movie studios are ready to pounce as soon as she announces that she's making movies again.
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She pounced at the phone when it rang.
