ball · n
be on the ball
C1 to be quick to understand and react to things
Dictionary examples:
She's over ninety, but she's still on the ball. (25.0)
get/start the ball rolling
C2 to make something begin or happen
Dictionary examples:
We have to get the ball rolling on this project soon. (34.5)
ball
A1 a round object that you throw, kick, or hit in a game, or something with this shape
Dictionary examples:
The dog ate my homework ball. (0.0)
I sleep with my lucky ball. (0.0)
My cat thinks it's a ball. (0.0)
Catch the ball! Not my head! (0.0)
The ball flew. I ran. Ouch! (0.0)
I kicked the ball. It's gone! (0.0)
a beach/golf/tennis ball (19.5)
a ball of wool (20.1)
She threw a ball at me and I caught it. (31.8)
Just try to concentrate on hitting/kicking the ball. (37.3)
The kitten curled itself into a ball. (54.0)