jump
jump Lexical Profile
jump Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An act of springing off the ground or another surface by pushing upward with the legs and feet.
"The athlete cleared the high bar with a single graceful jump."
A sudden, sharp increase in an amount, price, or value.
"The company reported a significant jump in quarterly earnings."
An obstacle or structure designed to be leaped over, especially in equestrian or skiing competitions.
"The horse refused to clear the final jump on the course."
A sudden involuntary movement caused by surprise, alarm, or shock.
"She gave a slight jump when the alarm clock suddenly rang."
• verb
To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
"The children love to jump into the swimming pool on hot afternoons."
To pass over an obstacle or barrier by leaping.
"The fox managed to jump the garden fence with ease."
To move suddenly and involuntarily in reaction to surprise, shock, or fear.
"The loud clap of thunder made everyone in the room jump."
To rise suddenly and by a large amount (especially of prices, rates, or figures).
"Shares in the technology firm began to jump after the product announcement."
To transition abruptly from one subject, state, or point in a sequence to another.
"The documentary tends to jump between different historical eras without much explanation."
• Rhymes for jump
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 16th century, likely of imitative or expressive origin representing the sound or sudden motion of feet hitting the ground.