boomerang

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Boomerang' is like something that returns to its original source. It's used when something that was sent away or done leaves but then returns back to the starting point.

Examples in Different Contexts

In films, a 'boomerang' plot twist is when a past event returns to impact the present. A screenwriter might outline, 'The protagonist's forgotten past acts as a boomerang, influencing the story's climax.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

We're seeing a bouncing back of users to our site after they leave. Should we reassess our website's user interface?

Response:

Yes, I've noticed the boomerang effect too. Maybe we need to smooth out the navigation issues, might reduce the bounce-back.

Creative

Scenario:

Given the cyclical nature of trends in the industry, the return of certain styles isn't surprising at all, isn't it?

Response:

That's true. The boomerang effect is pretty common in fashion. Let's capitalize on these returning trends.