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jump

[dʒʌmp]

jump Definition

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

Antonyms for jump

Idioms Using 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.

  • 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

  • to start doing something without hesitation

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

How do native speakers use this expression?

And

we

can't

jump

in

them.