sound // verb, adjective

■ verb ⇨ STRIKE verb

PHRASAL VERBS

sound sb out (about/on sth); sound sth out

to try to find out from sb what they think about sth, often in an indirect way:

Did you sound him out about working for us?

I want to sound out their opinion of the design.

■ adjective

1

sensible; that you can rely on and that will probably give good results:

Accurate data provides a sound basis for making decisions.

2

good and thorough:

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of network software.

3

in good condition; not damaged:

The building is old, but sound.

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