Meaning & Definition of word "Jump"
Jump
/dʒʌmp/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French jmper, from Latin 'salitare' meaning 'to leap'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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
Slang Meanings of jump
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.