jump
1 of 2verb/dʒʌmp/
Forms:jumps,jumping,jumped,jumped
1
to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet
A1- He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.
- The child jumped up and down with excitement.
- The kangaroo can jump very far with its powerful hind legs.
- The squirrel jumped from one tree branch to another.
- They jumped off the diving board into the pool.
2
(particularly of a price, rate, etc.) to increase sharply
B2- 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%.
- The interest rates on loans jumped sharply as a response to economic uncertainties.
- With the sudden surge in demand, housing prices in the city jumped by 15% in a matter of weeks.
- The announcement of a new government policy caused fuel prices to jump at the pump.
3
to exit an airplane in flight and descend to the ground using a parachute
- 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.
- As part of the extreme sports event, participants were eager to jump from the airplane and showcase their aerial maneuvers.
- In celebration of his milestone birthday, he decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and jump from an airplane.
4
to exhibit an abrupt, involuntary physical response, typically involving a sudden movement or jerk
- The unexpected explosion in the movie made the audience jump in their seats.
- As the car backfired unexpectedly, it made the nearby pedestrians jump.
- The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the haunted house made visitors jump with fright.
- The sudden crash in the kitchen made everyone in the house jump.
- A loud and unexpected sneeze from the next room made her jump.
5
to launch a sudden, unexpected, and aggressive attack
transitive- 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.
- The boxer swiftly moved to jump his opponent with a series of powerful punches.
- The predator patiently waited to jump its prey as it approached the watering hole.
- In the dark alley, the mugger attempted to jump an unsuspecting pedestrian.
6
to rise or progress in rank, position, or social standing
- 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.
- His dedication to community service helped him jump in social standing.
- The innovative approach of the research team allowed them to jump in academic recognition.
- The successful merger with a larger corporation enabled the small business to jump in market influence.
7
to enter or join a place or activity eagerly and with enthusiasm
- 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.
- The students couldn't wait to jump into the science fair, showcasing their innovative projects.
- As soon as the movie premiered, fans couldn't wait to jump into the cinema for the first screening.
8
to shift or transition from one idea, subject, or state to another, often with a sudden and noticeable change
- During the conversation, she tended to jump from topic to topic.
- In his presentation, the speaker had a tendency to jump between historical events.
- The professor's lecture would often jump from theory to real-world examples.
- In the interview, the candidate tended to jump from discussing past experiences to outlining future goals.
- His mind seemed to jump from excitement to anxiety as the deadline for the project approached.
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9
to skip or bypass a part of a sequence or series
transitive- 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.
- To expedite the troubleshooting process, the technician decided to jump over some diagnostic steps.
- The teacher encouraged the students to jump to the main points in their presentations.
10
to initiate the engine of a vehicle using the electrical power from another vehicle
transitive- When my car wouldn'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.
- In the cold winter morning, the car struggled to start, and I had to ask a neighbor to jump it.
- The roadside assistance service arrived promptly to jump the stranded motorist's car.
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11
to propel oneself downward from a higher position or point
- 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.
- In the action movie, the hero had to jump from a moving vehicle onto a lower rooftop during a chase scene.
- To escape the burning building, the firefighter had to jump from the second-floor balcony.