To move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it. The ball bounced off the wall and rolled across the floor.
To move energetically in a particular direction. She bounced into the room with a big smile on her face.
To cause something to move in a particular direction by hitting it against a surface. He bounced the basketball on the court as he ran.
To recover from a setback or difficult situation. After losing the first set, the player bounced back to win the match.
To refuse to accept or process something, such as an email or check, due to an error or lack of funds. The bank bounced the check because there were insufficient funds in the account.
To expel or eject someone from a place, especially a bar, nightclub, or event. The security guard bounced the rowdy patrons before they could cause more trouble.
To leave or depart from a place quickly or abruptly (slang). We’d better bounce before the cops show up.