Verb

1. To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something.

   The kitten pounced at the ball I threw to him

   She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself.

2. To attack suddenly.

   I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere.

3. To eagerly seize an opportunity.

   I pounced on the chance to get promoted.

Synonyms

leap, jump, bounce: strike, attack