Meaning & Definition of Leap in English

1. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

2. An abrupt transition

• "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"

3. A sudden and decisive increase

• "A jump in attendance"

4. The distance leaped (or to be leaped)

• "A leap of 10 feet"

1. Move forward by leaps and bounds

• "The horse bounded across the meadow"

• "The child leapt across the puddle"

• "Can you jump over the fence?"

2. Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

• "Leap into fame"

• "Jump to a conclusion"

• "Jump from one thing to another"

3. Jump down from an elevated point

• "The parachutist didn't want to jump"

• "Every year, hundreds of people jump off the golden gate bridge"

• "The widow leapt into the funeral pyre"

4. Cause to jump or leap

• "The trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"