Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

elance

verb
/ɪˈlæns/
Definition
To leap or spring forth suddenly.
Examples
  • The cat elanced towards the bird, catching it off guard.
  • At the sound of the bell, the children elanced out of the classroom to play.
Meaning
Elance refers to the act of darting or springing out quickly, often used in the context of animals or in a metaphorical sense to describe a sudden movement or action.
Synonyms
  • Leap
  • Dart
  • Spring
  • Jump
  • Bound