jump
jump
ʤʌmp
jamp
British pronunciation
/dʒʌmp/

Definition & Meaning of "jump"in English

to jump
01

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Intransitive: to jump somewhere | to jump some distance
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He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.
02

(particularly of a price, rate, etc.) to increase sharply

Intransitive
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After the company announced record profits, the stock prices jumped significantly in just one day.
03

to exit an airplane in flight and descend to the ground using a parachute

Intransitive: to jump from an aircraft
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As an adrenaline enthusiast, she decided to jump from a plane and experience the thrill of skydiving.
04

to exhibit an abrupt, involuntary physical response, typically involving a sudden movement or jerk

Intransitive
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The unexpected explosion in the movie made the audience jump in their seats.
05

to launch a sudden, unexpected, and aggressive attack

Transitive: to jump sb
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The rival gang members decided to jump their adversaries in a surprise attack.
06

to rise or progress in rank, position, or social standing

Intransitive: to jump in a specific area | to jump
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She managed to jump from a junior position to a managerial role within the company.
07

to enter or join a place or activity eagerly and with enthusiasm

Intransitive: to jump into a place
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Excited about the concert, fans started to jump into the venue as soon as the doors opened.
08

to shift or transition from one idea, subject, or state to another, often with a sudden and noticeable change

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During the conversation, she tended to jump from topic to topic.
09

to skip or bypass a part of a sequence or series

Transitive: to jump over some steps in a process | to jump to a further step in a process
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To save time during the presentation, he decided to jump over some less relevant slides.
10

to initiate the engine of a vehicle using the electrical power from another vehicle

Transitive: to jump a car
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When my car would n't start in the parking lot, a kind stranger helped me jump it with jumper cables.
11

to propel oneself downward from a higher position or point

Intransitive: to jump from a height
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The daredevil decided to jump from the rooftop into the swimming pool below.
Jump
01

the act of springing or leaping into the air

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jump definition and meaning
02

a descent or drop from an aircraft using a parachute

jump definition and meaning
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an abrupt, involuntary reaction caused by surprise, fear, or sudden pain

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She felt a jump in her heart when the thunder crashed unexpectedly.
04

an abrupt transition between two scenes

05

a sudden and significant increase

06

a sudden rise or bump in a road or track that makes vehicles lift off the ground

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The rally car flew over the jump at full speed.
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