bounce around
To discuss or brainstorm on a topicTo discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.
» The ball bounced around the penalty area like a pinball.
Der Ball hüpfte im Strafraum wie eine Flipperkugel herum.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To discuss or brainstorm (ideas) on a topic.
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.
(intransitive)Synonym of jump around.
(figuratively, intransitive)To switch between jobs, locations and other situations often.
He was a grinder operator for years. He bounced around for a while because the small shops kept going under.
Examples
2 sentencesThe ball bounced around the penalty area like a pinball.
deDer Ball hüpfte im Strafraum wie eine Flipperkugel herum.
The children were bouncing around the house on space hoppers.
deDie Kinder hüpften auf Hüpfbällen durchs Haus.
Forms
bounces around, bouncing around, bounced around, bounced around| Base form | bounce around · to bounce around |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | bounces around |
| Present participle | bouncing around |
| Past simple | bounced around |
| Past participle | bounced around |
irregular
Phrasal verbs
5 phrasal verbsSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb