REBOUND


Meaning of REBOUND in English

~ 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 .

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