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   Jump

   /jəmp/

   

   verb

   • 1. push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet: "the cat jumped off his lap" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ pass over (an obstacle or barrier) by jumping: "one of the deer tried to jump the ditch" Similar vault (over)leap overclearsail overhop overgo overleapfrogpole-vaulthurdle
   • ▪ (of an athlete or horse) perform in a competition that involves jumping over obstacles: "his horse jumped well and won by five lengths"
   • ▪ (especially of prices or figures) rise suddenly and by a large amount: "exports jumped by 500 percent during the decade" Similar risego upleap upshoot upsoarsurgeclimbincreasemountescalatespiralinformal:skyrocketOpposite fallplummet
   • ▪ (of driver or a vehicle) fail to stop at (a red traffic light): informal "she jumped at least seven red lights" Similar ignoredisregardfail to stop atdrive throughovershootinformal:run
   • ▪ get on or off (a train or other vehicle) quickly, typically illegally or dangerously: "he jumped a freight train on the German border"
   • ▪ take summary possession of (a mining concession or other piece of land) after alleged abandonment or forfeiture by the former occupant: North American "the same long story about the time somebody jumped his claim"
   • 2. (of a person) move suddenly and quickly in a specified way: "Juliet jumped to her feet" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to something that causes surprise or shock: "an owl hooted nearby, making her jump" Similar startjerkjoltflinchrecoiltwitchwinceshuddershakequiverinformal:jump out of one's skin
   • ▪ pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another: "she jumped backward and forward in her narrative"
   • ▪ omit or skip over (part of something) and pass on to a further point or stage.
   • ▪ (of a machine or device) move or jerk suddenly and abruptly: "the vibration can cause the needle to jump"
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden, impulsive rush to do something: "Gordon jumped to my defense"
   • ▪ (in checkers) capture (an opponent's piece) by jumping over it.
   • ▪ make a bid that is higher than necessary, in order to signal a strong hand: "East jumped to four spades"
   • 3. attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly: informal "he was jumped by seven men as he opened the front door of his home"
   • 4. (of a place) be full of lively activity: informal "the bar is jumping on Fridays and Saturdays"
   • 5. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang North American
   • 6. start (a vehicle) using jumper cables: informal North American "I jumped his Camry from my Civic"

   noun

   • 1. an act of jumping from a surface by pushing upward with one's legs and feet: "in making the short jump across the gully he lost his balance" Similar leapspringvaultboundhopbounceskip
   • ▪ an obstacle to be jumped, especially by a horse and rider in an equestrian competition. Similar obstaclebarrierfencehurdlerailhedgegate
   • ▪ an act of descending from an aircraft by parachute: "a parachute jump"
   • ▪ a sudden dramatic rise in amount, price, or value: "a 51 percent jump in annual profits" Similar riseleapincreaseupturnupsurgeupswingspirallingliftescalationelevationboostadvanceaugmentationinformal:hikeOpposite falldrop
   • ▪ a large or sudden transition or change: "the jump from mass-market to luxury goods"
   • ▪ (in checkers) the act of capturing an opponent's piece by jumping over it.
   • ▪ a bid that is higher than necessary, signaling strength: "a jump to four indicates support for responder's suit"
   • 2. a sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise: "I woke up with a jump" Similar startjerksudden movementinvoluntary movementconvulsive movementspasmtwitchwinceshudderquivershake
   • ▪ extreme nervousness or anxiety: informal "you get the jumps—you feel like J. Edgar Hoover's on your tail"
   • 3. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang, dated North American

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘be moved or thrown with a sudden jerk’): probably imitative of the sound of feet coming into contact with the ground.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jumpable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! jump definition: 1. to push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs: 2. to go over something…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean when a person jumps?

   • to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window. to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered. to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise or shock: He jumped when the firecracker exploded.

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   What does 'jump' mean in a sentence?

   • The use of 'jump' in both phrases derives from the 'make a sudden, unexpected movement' meaning of the word. This usage is apparent in earlier phrases 'jump someone's claim' and 'jump ship' and the later (mid 20th century) 'jump the queue'. See other phrases that were coined in the USA.

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   What is another word for jump in?

   • Synonyms for jump in include be decisive, get going, leap in, make a start, take action, take the bull by the horns, take the plunge, begin, start and get cracking. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › jump_1jump verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   ‘Quick, jump!’ he shouted. jump + adv./prep. She jumped into the water to save them. He jumped into the air and started cheering. She jumped down from the chair. The children were jumping up and down with excitement. The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute). He killed himself by jumping off a bridge.

4. www.fluentu.com › dictionary › englishMeaning of the English word "jump" and how you use it - FluentU

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   jump. to push oneself into the air by using the muscles in the legs and feet. See clickable example sentences and video examples. Dictionary for language learners.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › jumpjump | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   jump meaning: 1. to push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs: 2. to move somewhere…. Learn more.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › jumpJump Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   • jump all over
   • jump at
   • jump in
   • jump on
   • jump out at

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   1 jump /ˈʤʌmp/ verb

   jumps; jumped; jumping

   1 jump

   /ˈʤʌmp/

   verb

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   informal

   : to become very angry at (someone) : to angrily criticize or shout at (someone)

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   [phrasal verb]

   jump at (something)

   : to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)

   •She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.

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   [phrasal verb] informal

   : to say something about a subject that another person is already talking about : to join a conversation

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   [phrasal verb] informal

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   jump on (someone) : to become very angry at (someone) : to angrily criticize or shout at (someone)

   •The teacher jumped on [=jumped all over] us for being late.

   •The coach jumped on him for not playing hard enough.

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   [phrasal verb]

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   jump out at (someone)

   : to suddenly come at (someone) from a hiding place

   •The hidden assailant jumped out at them.

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   Jump definition: to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap. See examples of JUMP used in a sentence.

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   definition 2: to rise quickly, as to a standing position (often fol. by "up"). The men jumped up as the officer entered the tent. synonyms: bolt, bound, leap, spring. similar words: rise, stand. definition 3: to move or jerk abruptly; start.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › jumpjump | English meaning - Cambridge Essential British

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   jump definition: 1. to push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs: 2. to go over something…. Learn more.