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to jump

to jump

366 1.8
To join an activity or take an opportunity quickly and eagerly
  • verb
  • /dʒʌmp/
  • Informal
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  • Small investors gradually purchased these accounts and jumped into the first wave of privatizations.
  • jump at the opportunity
  • jump at the chance
  • jump on the bandwagon

Anyways, OK, let's jump right into the video.

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Examples

  • All right, so let's jump right in and get started.

  • Governments eager for progress may be too quick to jump at any sign of a strategic juncture.

    Academic text (2007)
  • I always battle with myself and how bad I want to jump in from the get go.

  • OK, let's just jump in and do some examples.

  • As teachers, we tend to jump in to answer our own questions when a child does not.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Let's explore a dozen reasons why now might be a great time to jump into Facebook.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Well, I'm a veteran, so I jumped into action right away.

  • So who'd like to jump in here, Ghazi?

  • Billy never forgot what I'd done for him back in '71 so when he called me up... I jumped at the chance.

  • Before we dive into the topic, let's jump right into some questions from the audience.

Synonyms

to leap
vsto jump
199 1.0

To jump quickly from one place to another or make something jump

is mainly about eager entry into activities rather than physical movement
to spring
vsto jump
141 1.0

To move suddenly by jumping, leaping, or bouncing

is about entering activities eagerly rather than just sudden physical motion
to burst
vsto jump
115 1.9

Enter or appear suddenly with energy

is focused on eager entry into activities rather than sudden physical motion
to plunge
vsto jump
56 4.2

To move suddenly and energetically into something like water or a new activity

is close but often describes physical immersion as well as starting actions
to pounce
vsto jump
54 4.1

To jump suddenly onto something to grab or attack it

is similar in suddenness but lacks the attacking or violent intent
to jump into
vsto jump
38 3.0

Start taking part in something quickly and with enthusiasm

is more about entering situations quickly rather than active involvement
to rush in
vsto jump
36 3.1

Act quickly without thinking, for example by going into a place

is similar but highlights eagerness for opportunities rather than thoughtlessness
to dive in
vsto jump
  • Informal
23 3.7

Start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy

is similar but stresses entering rather than ongoing energetic action
to jump on
vsto jump
23 4.3

To use an opportunity quickly

is similar but covers eager entry into activities not only opportunistic response
to burst in
vsto jump
21 3.3

To enter a room suddenly and interrupt people

is the same suddenness but usually refers to joining actions rather than interrupting
to seize on
vsto jump
19 5.3

To quickly use an idea or chance to get an advantage

is the same eagerness but less about exploiting ideas or remarks
to take a leap
vsto jump
11 5.7

Make a brave decision even when it feels risky

is about eager entry without stress on risk or boldness
to burst in on
vsto jump
3 5.2

Go into a room or conversation suddenly and interrupt people

is similar but stresses eager participation instead of sudden interruption
to get stuck in
vsto jump
  • UK
2 5.8

To start a task with energy and eagerness

is the same eagerness but applies to entering situations not only work tasks
to jump headlong
vsto jump
1 7.3

To start something quickly without thinking about the risks

is the same quick start but focuses less on reckless impulsiveness
to sally into
vsto jump
8.4

To make a sudden, energetic start in a new activity

is similar but applies to any eager entrance not only new activities
3.5

To accept an offer or chance quickly before someone else does

is broader applying to starting any situation rather than only opportunities

Antonyms

466 2.8

To stop taking part in a place or activity

318 2.5

To pause before saying or doing something because you feel unsure

Idioms

20 5.0

To start doing something popular because many others do it, often to get an advantage

to jump for joy
  • Informal
6 2.5

Move or jump because you are very happy

5 7.7

To be very surprised and move suddenly because of fear

To suddenly speak angrily and criticize someone for a small mistake

4 9.4

To start to get worse after a silly or big change, for example in a TV show

1 7.8

Start a difficult task without much preparation or experience

1 8.2

To do something dangerous or foolish because other people do it

1 7.4

Do a difficult task because someone in charge asks you to

9.1

Rudely tell someone to go away and stop bothering you

9.9

A rude joking way to tell someone to go away without meaning it

9.9

To tell someone angrily to go away and leave you alone

To leave a job or position before someone forces you out

To have sex with someone because you really want them

To join a business or project that is likely to fail even though there are clear risks

Phrasal Verbs

82 3.2

To leap down from a high place

46 3.9

Decide quickly about someone or something without enough information

38 3.0

Start taking part in something quickly and with enthusiasm

to jump the gun
  • Informal
29 5.3

To act before the right time, often too soon

23 4.3

To use an opportunity quickly

23 3.4

Easy to notice because it looks different or bright

16 3.8

To make a stopped activity or project begin again with energy

13 1.8

To get quickly onto the back of something like a horse or bike

to get the jump
  • Informal
9 6.8

To act before others to get an advantage

2 4.8

To start quickly and get an early lead

To start a car engine that has a dead battery using another car's battery and cables

To start something quickly without thinking about the risks

Move ahead of people waiting in a line to skip your turn

9.9

To get angry quickly over small things

To accept an offer or chance quickly before someone else does

To make someone feel eager and ready to work again

Compounds

19 2.7

A basketball shot made while you jump and let go of the ball at the top

8 1.5

A rope with handles used for jumping over as it swings under your feet

8 2.6

A sports event where a person runs and jumps as far as possible

4 2.6

An athletic event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar without knocking it down

4 4.1

The place or time where an event begins

jump ball
  • Specialized
3 4.1

A basketball way where the referee tosses the ball between two players who jump to tap it to a teammate

2 3.2

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, and a jump in a row

2 3.4

A steep ramp that skiers slide down to jump into the air

2 1.3

A game or exercise in which people jump while a rope swings under their feet

2 5.3

A small folding seat in a vehicle used for extra passengers

2 4.0

An act of starting a car with a dead battery using another car's battery and cables

1 3.5

A track event where a person runs and jumps to land as far away as possible

jump cut
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A sudden change between two film shots that makes action or time seem to skip

1 4.8

A sudden loud sound or image in films and games that makes you jump

jump-off
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A person you have sex with once without a relationship

water jump
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A pool or stream that competitors jump over in races

A track event where an athlete does a hop, a step, then a long jump in one run

jump gate
  • Jargon
9.9

A machine in science fiction that lets ships travel instantly between distant stars

jump-cut
  • Specialized
7.6

A sudden cut between shots in a film that shows time passing or makes the action jump

jump-off
  • Specialized
7.4

A short extra round to decide the winner in horse jumping

A small wildflower with bright, pansy-like flowers often grown in gardens

quantum jump
  • Specialized
8.5

A sudden change in an electron's energy level when it gains or loses energy

A very large and sudden improvement or step forward

4.8

A sport where a person uses a long pole to jump over a high bar

spread-eagle jump
  • Specialized
7.5

A jump with arms and legs stretched out to the sides like an eagle

How Eager

to dive in
  • Informal
23 3.7
to jump
  • Informal
366 1.8
to join in
143 1.1
to try
1.0
to hesitate
318 2.5

Surface Forms

jump infinitive
jumped past
jumped past participle
jumping present participle
jumps third person singular

Etymology

Jump meaning to enter eagerly or suddenly comes from the idea of leaping in, so to 'jump' at a chance is to move quickly and eagerly into it.