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pounce [paʊn(t)s] VB intr

1. pounce (jump):

pounce
pounce attacker, animal
pounce bird of prey

2. pounce fig (seize opportunity):

pounce police, journalist
pounce police, journalist
pounce interrogator

pounce on, pounce upon VB intr

3. pounce on fig (take advantage of):

to pounce on sth
to pounce on sth
sich acc auf etw acc stürzen fig
to pounce on an idea
to pounce on an opportunity

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to pounce on its prey
to pounce on an idea

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

Anyone who now – understandably – wants to leave immediately for Rome ought to be equipped with our guide to Rome.

Conveniently, it’s discounted through Monday by 60%, so it pays to pounce!

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Wer jetzt – verständlicherweise – sofort nach Rom aufbrechen möchte, sollte sich mit unserem Romführer ausrüsten.

Praktischerweise gibt’s den bis Montag um -60% vergünstigt, es lohnt sich also, zuzuschlagen!

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