pounce 
/ˈpaʊns/ verb
pounc·es; pounced; pounc·ing /ˈpaʊns/ verb [no obj] 1 : to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something
▪ The cat crouched low and waited for the moment to pounce. — usually + on ▪ As the boys rounded the corner, a group of kids pounced on them. — often used figuratively ▪ A salesperson pounced on me [=quickly approached me] as soon as I walked into the store. ▪ When a few documents showed that the mayor had avoided paying his taxes, the press pounced on [=attacked] him. ▪ She lost control of the ball, and the other team pounced on the opportunity to score. ▪ He pounced on the job offer. 2 : to act or move quickly and suddenly
▪ Movie studios are ready to pounce as soon as she announces that she's making movies again. ▪ She pounced at the phone when it rang.
▪ The cat crouched low and waited for the moment to pounce. — usually + on ▪ As the boys rounded the corner, a group of kids pounced on them. — often used figuratively ▪ A salesperson pounced on me [=quickly approached me] as soon as I walked into the store. ▪ When a few documents showed that the mayor had avoided paying his taxes, the press pounced on [=attacked] him. ▪ She lost control of the ball, and the other team pounced on the opportunity to score. ▪ He pounced on the job offer.
▪ Movie studios are ready to pounce as soon as she announces that she's making movies again. ▪ She pounced at the phone when it rang.
