1. to jump or spring suddenly in order to catch or attack something
2. to act or speak eagerly and quickly when an opportunity arises

1. a sudden jump or spring to catch or attack something

Examples

• The cat will pounce on the toy mouse.
• The lion pounced on its prey from behind the rocks.
• She pounced on the opportunity to study abroad.
• The reporter pounced on the politician’s mistake.
• With one swift pounce, the hawk caught the rabbit.
• The children pounced on the pile of presents.
• He was ready to pounce on any errors in the contract.