abalanzarse — meaning in English

English meaning

• pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
• swoop verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

Senses

abalanzarse is used for these senses in English:

• pounce (intransitive) To attack suddenly by leaping.
• swoop (intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
• swoop (intransitive) To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

pounce — full definition

1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
3. noun A sudden leaping attack.

swoop — full definition

1. verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.
2. noun The act of swooping; a sudden downward or sweeping movement.

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