Skip to main content
to jump

to jump

243 1.4
To change quickly from one state or topic to another
  • verb
  • /dʒʌmp/
translation icon : saltar
  • We love you, and now we can jump right into the video.
  • jump to conclusions
  • jump from one topic
  • jump ahead

All right, so let's go ahead and jump into one of our topics here.

Autoplay Next

Examples

  • All right, so let's jump into a more positive segment.

  • "But we are still collecting data, and we can't jump to conclusions," he adds.

    Academic text (2006)
  • So let me try to jump to the answer on this.

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

  • But one more point before we jump to the conclusion.

  • So yes, so I'm going to jump to my next one here.

  • You can start at the end and work backward, or jump around to what you know first.

    Academic text (2011)
  • All right, let's just jump into it and see what he's got.

  • Jealousy has made many people jump to the wrong conclusions.

  • We can jump right into the discussion about the latest developments in technology.

Synonyms

to switch
vsto jump
756 2.0

To change one thing or person for another

is usually more abrupt and sudden than this neutral change
to spring
vsto jump
141 1.0

To move suddenly by jumping, leaping, or bouncing

is broader, covering abrupt changes of state, topic, or situation
to transition
vsto jump
88 3.8

To change from one state or activity to another

is typically abrupt and sudden rather than a gradual or smooth change
to leap
vsto jump
70 4.4

To move quickly from one topic or state to another

does not insist on having no gradual shift
to swing
vsto jump
37 2.8

Change quickly and suddenly from one state to another

describes a single abrupt change rather than repeated back and forth movement
to drop
vsto jump
17 4.1

To change suddenly into a different style or tone

is more general, applying to abrupt shifts across many situations
to break into
vsto jump
14 3.3

Suddenly start doing something, like running or dancing

is about abrupt shifts between states or topics rather than just starting action
swerve
vsto jump
7 3.7

A sudden sharp turn to avoid something

covers abrupt changes of state or topic not only physical evasive turns
to jump headlong
vsto jump
1 7.3

To start something quickly without thinking about the risks

is neutral about carefulness, focusing on abrupt change rather than recklessness
to fly off at a tangent
vsto jump
  • Informal
8.9

To suddenly start talking about a different subject

applies to abrupt changes generally, not only unrelated topic digressions

Antonyms

1.0

To remain in one place and not leave

1.0

To keep doing something without stopping

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 Abrupt

to snap
151 4.0
to jump
243 1.4
to switch
756 2.0

Surface Forms

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

Etymology

Jump meaning to move or change abruptly from one state or topic to another comes from the physical idea of leaping, so you 'jump' from one idea to the next like you would leap from one place to another.