Meaning & Definition of word "Jump"

Jump

/dʒʌmp/

1. an act of jumping.
- Example: With a great jump, he cleared the puddle.
2. a sudden increase or change in something.
- Example: There was a jump in sales after the new advertising campaign.
3. a leap or bound.
- Example: The jump from the second floor was dangerous.

1. to spring into the air from the ground or from a support by a muscular effort of the legs and body.
- Example: The dog can jump over the fence without any trouble.
2. to move suddenly or quickly in a specified direction.
- Example: She jumped back in surprise when she saw the spider.
3. to start or begin abruptly or suddenly.
- Example: He jumped right into the project without waiting for instructions.

Middle English, from Old French jmper, from Latin 'salitare' meaning 'to leap'.

jump to conclusions:

to make a decision or form an opinion hastily without sufficient information

jump ship:

to leave a situation, often in a difficult or dangerous context

jump on the bandwagon:

to join a popular activity or trend

jump out of one's skin:

to react with shock or surprise

jumper:

a person who jumps, especially in sports

jumping:

the act of leaping off the ground

jumpstart:

to start or revive something by hitting it, often used metaphorically

jumping jack:

a physical exercise, also an acrobatic movement

Meaning: jump the gun

Example Sentence: He jumped the gun by starting the race early.

Meaning: jumping someone

Example Sentence: They jumped him in the alley.

Meaning: jump on

Example Sentence: She jumped on that opportunity as soon as it came up.