Jump (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The coach jumped the horse over the high fence with a subtle command.
- The cyclist maintained speed and jumped her bike up onto the curb.
- The trainer jumped the tiger through the flaming hoop with precision.
- She carefully jumped the children over the muddy patch to keep them dry.
- The adventurous boy jumped his skateboard down the stairs with a thrill.
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Meaning 2
Bypass; "He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The programmer had to jump a few lines of code to connect two related functions.
- When she was proofreading the document, she realized the designer had jumped several pages and left crucial instructions out.
- Jumping one crucial step in the recipe led to a tragic failure of the cake.
- He jumped an entire paragraph in the speech so the conclusion didn't make much sense.
- The writer's error caused her to jump from the beginning to the middle of the story without providing any context.
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Meaning 3
Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She quickly jumped from discussing the weather to sharing her vacation plans.
- His opinion jumped between supporting and opposing the policy within a matter of minutes.
- The conversation jumped abruptly from serious to casual.
- The movie jumped from one plot twist to another.
- The politician jumped to the conclusion that the public supported her proposed bill.
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Meaning 4
Run off or leave the rails; "the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The maglev train's electronic stabilizers helped it not jump out of its tracks, even when travelling at high speeds.
- A cow standing on the tracks caused the oncoming train to jump the rails and crash into the nearby ditch.
- An overnight snowstorm made the tracks slippery, and the commuter train jump its tracks on its morning run.
- High-speed trains can jump off their tracks under the right circumstances, but they also need safety systems to counter such events.
- Magnetic levitation trains can potentially jump the maglev tracks and crash if their suspension systems fail during high-speed travel.
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Meaning 5
Enter eagerly into; "He jumped into the game".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She jumped into her new role with enthusiasm and energy.
- He jumped into the conversation, offering his expertise freely.
- When her friend needed help moving, she jumped into action.
- The charity organization jumped into the disaster relief efforts immediately.
- After the offer was made, the investor jumped into the project with a hefty sum of money.
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Meaning 6
Be highly noticeable.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The mistake in the report jumped out at me as soon as I read it.
- The company's financial issues are starting to jump off the page in their latest filings.
- Her impeccable dance moves will jump out to the judges during the talent show.
- The design flaw jumped out at the test-drivers during the final review.
- The catchy melody of the song jumps out the most to listeners during the first 30 seconds.
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Meaning 7
Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She jumped when the fire alarm went off in the building.
- He jumped back into his chair, surprised by the sudden movement of the cat.
- The startled rabbit jumped into a nearby burrow to escape the hawk's sharp eyes.
- When the fireworks exploded, the children jumped in surprise, laughing afterward.
- The dog jumped out of the way just in time to avoid being hit by the oncoming bike.
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Meaning 8
Rise in rank or status; "Her new novel jumped high on the bestseller list".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company's innovative approach jumped it to the top of the industry in just a few years.
- Her stunning performance jumped her to the lead role in the play after the original actress fell ill.
- His latest film jumped him to stardom overnight, earning him widespread recognition.
- The new restaurant jumped to the top of the culinary scene with its unique fusion of flavors.
- The team's winning streak jumped them to first place in the league, securing their spot in the playoffs.
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Meaning 9
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".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The fireman jumped down from the ladder and landed safely on the ground.
- Every year, many people jump off the New Year's Eve party boat into icy waters.
- The window washer, caught in the storm, was reluctant to jump to the adjacent rooftop.
- The devoted wife, following the ancient ritual, was about to jump into the burning cremation pit.
- Thrill-seekers from around the world flock to the bridge to jump off the edge with a secure bungee cord.
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Meaning 10
Go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her emotions seemed to jump between happiness and sadness as she reflected on the past year.
- His mood would jump back and forth between calm and agitated throughout the argument.
- The company's stock price jumped wildly between gains and losses due to market fluctuations.
- Her weight jumped between 130 and 140 pounds as she struggled with her diet.
- The car's engine jumped between idling smoothly and sputtering as it warmed up on a cold morning.
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Meaning 11
Start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The dead car was jump started using the battery of a nearby vehicle.
- You can jump your car using another vehicle's battery and some cables.
- Jump starting a car involves connecting the batteries and cranking the engine.
- If your car won't start, you may need to jump the battery with a working one.
- The driver had to jump his car after the battery died on the side of the road.
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Meaning 12
Increase suddenly and significantly; "Prices jumped overnight".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The unemployment rate jumped significantly after the economic downturn.
- Her stress levels jumped after being given a tight project deadline.
- Sales jumped dramatically with the release of the new product advertisement.
- The company's stock jumped in value after the acquisition announcement.
- The number of reported COVID cases jumped sharply over the holiday season.
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Meaning 13
Jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She took a deep breath and prepared to jump from the airplane at the designated altitude.
- The instructor gave the command, and the student jumped from the plane for the first time to test their parachute skills.
- As he stood at the open door of the aircraft, the skydiver felt a rush of adrenaline before he jumped.
- Jumping from the plane was the easy part, but steering the parachute safely to the ground would take skill.
- The experienced skydiver jumped from the airplane and began to free-fall, feeling the rush of the wind.
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Meaning 14
Make a sudden physical attack on; "The muggers jumped the woman in the fur coat".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The group of thugs jumped the lone traveler as he walked home from the bar late at night.
- The wild animal suddenly jumped the unsuspecting hiker on the mountain trail.
- Muggers jumped the tourist and ran off with her purse in the crowded city.
- Rivals jumped the leader of the opposing gang outside the nightclub.
- Assailants jumped the off-duty police officer as he walked back to his car after his shift.
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Meaning 15
Move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The dog jumped over the low wall to chase after the ball.
- The little girl jumped across the small stream on her way to school.
- During recess, the kids loved to jump over one another in the playground.
- After securing the rope, she took a deep breath and jumped across the chasm.
- Competitors at the equestrian event were required to jump over large hurdles and obstacles.