verb , noun
■ verb / rɪˈbaʊnd; NAmE / [ v ]
1.
rebound (from / off sth) to bounce back after hitting sth :
The ball rebounded from the goalpost and Owen headed it in.
2.
rebound (on sb) ( formal ) if sth that you do rebounds on you, it has an unpleasant effect on you, especially when the effect was intended for sb else
SYN backfire
3.
( business ) ( of prices, etc. ) to rise again after they have fallen
SYN bounce back
■ noun / ˈriːbaʊnd/
1.
( sport ) a ball that hits sth and bounces back
2.
( in basketball ) the act of catching the ball after a player has thrown it at the basket and has not scored a point
3.
(especially business ) a positive reaction that happens after sth negative
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IDIOMS
- on the rebound
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French rebondir , from re- back + bondir bounce up.