jump

[dʒʌmp]

jump Definition

• 1. to push yourself suddenly off the ground and into the air using your legs
• 2. to move quickly and suddenly
• 3. to increase suddenly and significantly

Using jump: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jump" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cat jumped over the fence.

• Example

  I jumped out of bed when I heard the alarm.

• Example

  The stock prices jumped after the announcement.

• Example

  He jumped at the opportunity to work with his favorite director.

• Example

  She jumped to conclusions without knowing all the facts.

jump Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jump

• leap
• bound
• hop
• spring
• vault

Antonyms for jump

• crawl
• creep
• slither

Idioms Using jump

• take a running jump

  used to tell someone that you are not interested in what they are suggesting or offering

  Example

  When he asked me to lend him money again, I told him to take a running jump.

• jump through hoops

  to do a lot of difficult or complicated things in order to achieve something

  Example

  I had to jump through hoops to get my visa approved.

• jump the gun

  to do something too soon, especially without thinking carefully about it

  Example

  I think we're jumping the gun by announcing the project before we have all the details worked out.

Phrases with jump

• jump in

  to start doing something without hesitation

  Example

  I'm going to jump in and start working on this project right away.

• jump ship

  to leave a job or situation suddenly, especially when it is about to become difficult or unpleasant

  Example

  Several employees jumped ship when they found out about the company's financial troubles.

• jump to attention

  to stand up straight and pay close attention to someone or something

  Example

  The soldiers jumped to attention when the general entered the room.

Origins of jump

from Old Norse 'hoppa'

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Summary: jump in Brief

To 'jump' [dʒʌmp] means to propel oneself off the ground suddenly using one's legs. It can also denote sudden movements or significant increases, as in 'The stock prices jumped after the announcement.' Phrases like 'jump in' and idioms like 'jump through hoops' express eagerness and difficulty, respectively.