~ 1
■ verb rɪ'baʊnd
1》 bounce back after hitting a hard surface.
2》 recover in value, amount, or strength.
3》 ( ~ on/upon ) have an unexpected adverse consequence for.
4》 Basketball gain possession of a missed shot after it bounces off the backboard or basket rim.
■ noun 'ri:baʊnd
1》 a ball or shot that ~s.
↘ Basketball a recovery of possession of a missed shot.
2》 an instance of recovering in value, amount, or strength.
3》 [usu. as modifier ] Medicine recurrence of a condition after withdrawal of treatment: ~ hypertension.
Phrases
on the ~ still distressed after the ending of a romantic relationship.
Origin
ME: from OFr. rebondir , from re- 'back' + bondir 'bounce up'.
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~ 2
past and past participle of rebind .