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Definition bounce off in British English

bounce off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if light or sound bounces off a surface, it hits it and then moves away from it again

Example

The radar waves bounce off objects in their path.

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2

to discuss something with someone in order to get their opinion and make a decision

Example

If you have a moment, I'd like to bounce an alternative plan off you.

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Definition bounce off in British English