summary of the jumping words in english
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\ ˈjəmp \
jumped; jumping; jumps
Definition of jump (Entry 1 of 3)
intransitive verb
1a: to spring into the air : LEAP
especially : to spring free from the ground or other base by the muscular action of feet and legs
b: to move suddenly or involuntarily : START
c: to move energetically : HUSTLE
d: to start out or forward : BEGIN —usually used with off
jump off to a big lead
e: to move over a position occupied by an opponent's piece in a board game often thereby capturing the piece
f: to undergo a vertical or lateral displacement owing to improper alignment of the film on a projector mechanism
g: to go from one sequence of instructions in a computer program to another
2a: to move haphazardly or irregularly : shift abruptly
jumped from job to job
b: to undergo a sudden sharp change in value
prices jumped
c: to make a hurried judgment
jump to conclusions
d: to show eagerness
jumped at the chance
e: to enter eagerly
jump on the bandwagon
f: to change or abandon employment especially in violation of contract
g: to rise suddenly in rank or status
h: to make a jump in bridge