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to jump into

to jump into

38 3.0
Start taking part in something quickly and with enthusiasm
  • phrasal verb
  • /dʒʌmp ˈɪntu/
translation icon : lanzarse a
  • She was eager to jump into the charity event and help organize the activities.
  • jump into the fray

So that said, let's jump into the main event.

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Examples

  • So yeah, let's just jump straight into this video and let's get started.

    Nyma Tang

  • So that said, let's jump into the main event.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • So, man, I want to jump into something today.

    etthehiphoppreacher

  • And every now and then you jump into a speed build.

  • THOMAS: I actually wanna talk to you about that, you know, before we jump into it.

    Project X (2012)

  • So let's just jump right into this, OK?

  • OK, so let's now jump into the game industry part of this.

  • All right, so let's go ahead and just jump into the contents.

  • Anyways, now let's jump into the progress I made this week.

  • The spectators courageously jump into the water to rescue victims one at a time.

    Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

to get into
vsto jump into
769 3.1

Become involved in something, often without meaning to

is about involvement that may be unplanned rather than enthusiastic joining
to get started
vsto jump into
481 1.8

To begin doing something, for example a task or meeting

is a neutral start rather than a quick enthusiastic involvement
to jump
vsto jump into
  • Informal
366 1.8

To join an activity or take an opportunity quickly and eagerly

focuses on becoming involved broadly rather than only seizing opportunities
to rush in
vsto jump into
36 3.1

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

is quicker and eager but not necessarily careless or thoughtless
to dive in
vsto jump into
  • Informal
23 3.7

Start doing something quickly and with a lot of energy

is used for joining quickly but not always instantly without hesitation
to break into
vsto jump into
14 3.3

Suddenly start doing something, like running or dancing

is about joining quickly with enthusiasm rather than only sudden change
to break in
vsto jump into
11 3.4

To start working in a new job or field, often for the first time

is about gradual learning in a role rather than quick enthusiastic start
to get stuck in
vsto jump into
  • UK
2 5.8

To start a task with energy and eagerness

is similar but shows general enthusiasm rather than very high intensity
to start into
vsto jump into
  • Informal
1 4.3

Begin speaking or acting quickly with energy about a topic

is more immediate and enthusiastic than gradual involvement
to jump headlong
vsto jump into
1 7.3

To start something quickly without thinking about the risks

is quick and enthusiastic but avoids reckless impulsiveness
to sally into
vsto jump into
8.4

To make a sudden, energetic start in a new activity

is used for starting with enthusiasm but not limited to new activities

Antonyms

to avoid
∞ 1.0

To stay away from something or not do it to stop something bad from happening

to hesitate
318 2.5

To pause before saying or doing something because you feel unsure

How Enthusiastic

to dive in
  • Informal
23 3.7
to jump into
38 3.0
to engage
676 3.4
to join in
143 1.1
to take part
169 1.4

Surface Forms

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

Morphology

jump + into

The meaning 'to start or become involved quickly and with enthusiasm' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'jump' (to move or act quickly/energetically) with 'into' (into something). The physical image of jumping into a space maps clearly onto entering an activity, a metaphor common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would likely infer the phrase meaning.

Etymology

Jump into creates the picture of someone quickly jumping into a pool or a new situation, moving forward without thinking. So, it now means 'to start or become involved' in something quickly and with energy.