Question

look at this sentence: after the brief recession, stocks were finally starting to rebound. select the definition of rebound that the sentence uses. rebound /rɪˈbaʊnd/ verb rebounding, rebounded 1. to bounce off of something after impact: the hockey puck rebounded off the side board and back into play. 2. to increase or improve after a decline: mr. peterson’s health has rebounded from his week - long illness. 3. (basketball) to catch the ball after a missed shot: gabby rebounded the ball and was able to score. — from old french (rebondir)

Explanation:

The sentence describes stocks improving after a recession (a decline). This matches the definition of "rebound" meaning to increase or improve after a decline.

Answer:

1. to increase or improve after a decline: Mr. Peterson's health has rebounded from his week-long illness.