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   jump

   /dʒʌmp/

   verb

   • 1. push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet: "the cat jumped off his lap" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ pass over (an obstacle or barrier) by jumping: "one of the deer tried to jump the ditch" Similar vault (over)leap overclearsail overhop overgo overleapfrogpole-vaulthurdle
   • ▪ (of an athlete or horse) perform in a competition involving jumping over obstacles: "his horse jumped well and won by five lengths"
   • ▪ (especially of prices or figures) rise suddenly and by a large amount: "pre-tax profits jumped from £51,000 to £1.03 million" Similar risego upleap upshoot upsoarsurgeclimbincreasemountescalatespiralinformal:skyrocketOpposite fallplummet
   • ▪ (of driver or a vehicle) fail to stop at (a red traffic light): informal "she jumped at least seven red lights" Similar ignoredisregardfail to stop atdrive throughovershootinformal:run
   • ▪ get on or off (a train or other vehicle) quickly, typically illegally or dangerously: "he jumped a freight train on the German border"
   • ▪ take summary possession of (a mining concession or other piece of land) after alleged abandonment or forfeiture by the former occupant: North American "the same long story about the time somebody jumped his claim"
   • 2. (of a person) move suddenly and quickly in a specified way: "Juliet jumped to her feet" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to something that causes surprise or shock: "an owl hooted nearby, making her jump" Similar startjerkjoltflinchrecoiltwitchwinceshuddershakequiverinformal:jump out of one's skin
   • ▪ pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another: "the book jumps constantly from Brooklyn to Harlem"
   • ▪ omit or skip over (part of something) and pass on to a further point or stage.
   • ▪ (of a machine or device) move or jerk suddenly and abruptly: "the vibration can cause the needle to jump"
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden, impulsive rush to do something: "Gordon jumped to my defence"
   • ▪ make a bid that is higher than necessary, in order to signal a strong hand: "East jumped to four spades"
   • 3. attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly: informal "he was jumped by seven men as he opened the front door of his home"
   • 4. (of a place) be full of lively activity: informal "the bar is jumping on Fridays and Saturdays"
   • 5. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang North American
   • 6. start (a vehicle) using jump leads: informal North American "I jumped his saloon from my car's battery"

   noun

   • 1. an act of jumping from a surface by pushing upwards with one's legs and feet: "in making the short jump across the gully he lost his balance" Similar leapspringvaultboundhopbounceskip
   • ▪ an obstacle to be jumped, especially by a horse and rider in an equestrian competition: "the horse made a nonsense of the second jump" Similar obstaclebarrierfencehurdlerailhedgegate
   • ▪ an act of descending from an aircraft by parachute: "she will make a sponsored jump at Thruxton Airfield"
   • ▪ a sudden dramatic rise in amount, price, or value: "a 51 per cent jump in annual profits" Similar riseleapincreaseupturnupsurgeupswingspirallingliftescalationelevationboostadvanceaugmentationinformal:hikeOpposite falldrop
   • ▪ a large or sudden transition or change: "the jump from county to Test cricket"
   • ▪ a bid that is higher than necessary, signalling strength: "a jump to four indicates support for responder's suit"
   • 2. a sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise: "I woke up with a jump" Similar startjerksudden movementinvoluntary movementconvulsive movementspasmtwitchwinceshudderquivershake
   • ▪ extreme nervousness or anxiety: informal "you get the jumps—you feel like J. Edgar Hoover's on your tail"
   • 3. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang, dated North American

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘be moved or thrown with a sudden jerk’): probably imitative of the sound of feet coming into contact with the ground.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jumpable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.askdifference.com › hop-vs-jumpHop vs. Jump — What's the Difference?

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   Jun 14, 2024 · Hop and Jump are both verbs describing a motion off the ground, but they carry nuanced differences in their usage and intensity. A hop often implies a light, quick leap or spring, usually on one foot.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › c-jump-statementsJump Statements in C - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jul 14, 2023 · In C, jump statements are used to jump from one part of the code to another altering the normal flow of the program. They are used to transfer the program control to somewhere else in the program. In this article, we will discuss the jump statements in C and how to use them.

4. www.beingawakened.com › quantum-jumpingQuantum Jumping: What is it & How to do it - Being Awakened

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   Jun 8, 2024 · What is Quantum Jumping? Quantum jumping is the process of making a reality shift through a leap in your mind to alternate versions of you in the multiverse.

5. fluentslang.com › jump-the-shark-meaningWhat Does Jump The Shark Mean? – Meaning, Uses and More

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   Sep 19, 2023 · The phrase “jump the shark” originated from the TV show “Happy Days” and is used to describe a decline in quality. It refers to the moment when a TV show or other product has reached its peak and starts to decline in quality.

6. www.britannica.com › sports › long-jumpLong jump | Training, Technique & History | Britannica

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   May 31, 2024 · Long jump, sport in athletics (track-and-field) consisting of a horizontal jump for distance. It was formerly performed from both standing and running starts, as separate events, but the standing long jump is no longer included in major competitions. It was discontinued from the Olympic Games after.

7. usdictionary.com › idioms › jump-the-gunJump the Gun: Definition, Meaning, and Origin - usdictionary.com

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   Jul 2, 2023 · To "jump the gun" means to act or respond too soon, before it's appropriate or sensible. You jump into something hastily instead of waiting for the right moment. For example, asking your new date about baby names on the first night out would be jumping the gun.

8. testbook.com › civil-engineering › hydraulic-jump-definitionHydraulic Jump: Principle, Types, Effects and Applications

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   Jul 26, 2023 · A hydraulic jump is an intriguing occurrence in hydraulic engineering. Hydraulic jump occurs when flow changes from supercritical to subcritical flow, It leads to a sudden increase in water surface elevation and the formation of turbulent waves and eddies.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › get a jump onGet a jump on Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 18, 2021 · The meaning of GET/HAVE/GAIN A/THE JUMP ON is to get or have an early advantage over (someone) by acting quickly or doing something first. How to use get/have/gain a/the jump on in a sentence.

10. www.descript.com › blog › articleWhat Is a Jump Cut? 10 Inspiring Examples in Film

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    Nov 1, 2023 · A jump cut happens when an editor cuts out a middle section of a piece of footage and splices the two ends together. This makes it seem as though there is a jump in time—hence the name, jump cut.

11. www.geeksforgeeks.org › jump-statements-in-javaJump Statements in Java - GeeksforGeeks

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    Sep 25, 2023 · Jumping statements are control statements that transfer execution control from one point to another point in the program. There are three Jump statements that are provided in the Java programming language: