aufspringen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bounce verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.

Senses

aufspringen is used for these senses in English:

• bounce (transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.
• sally (intransitive) To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

bounce — full definition

1. verb To spring back after hitting a surface, or to move up and down repeatedly.
2. verb Of a cheque or payment: to be rejected by a bank because there isn't enough money in the account.
3. verb To try an idea out on someone to get their reaction.
4. noun A rebound, or the quality of springing back easily.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

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