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.
The child jumped up and down with excitement.
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.
Following the release of the highly anticipated product, consumer demand caused sales to jump by 30 %.
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.
The paratroopers were instructed to jump from the airplane and land in a designated zone.
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.
As the car backfired unexpectedly, it made the nearby pedestrians jump.
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.
During the ambush, the soldiers waited patiently to jump the enemy forces as they passed.
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.
His exceptional performance allowed him to jump quickly through the ranks.
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.
Participants eagerly jumped into the fitness class, ready for an energetic workout.
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.
In his presentation, the speaker had a tendency to jump between historical events.
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.
During the workout, participants were encouraged to jump to the next exercise if they found the current one too challenging.
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.
After accidentally leaving the headlights on overnight, I had to call a friend to jump my car battery.
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.
The athlete prepared to jump from the platform into the sandpit during the long jump competition.
Jump
01

the act of pushing oneself off the ground with both feet at the same time

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jump definition and meaning
02

descent with a parachute

jump definition and meaning
03

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.
The loud bang caused a jump from everyone in the room.
04

(film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another

05

a sudden and great increase, particularly in price, amount, or value

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.
He lost control after landing from a high jump.
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