jump · v
jump (MOVE SUDDENLY)
B2 to make a sudden movement because you are surprised or frightened
Dictionary examples:
The thunder made me jump. (31.5)
jump to conclusions
C2 to guess the facts about a situation without having all of the information
Dictionary examples:
It’s not fair to jump to conclusions based on one incident. (39.7)
jump (GO OVER)
A2 to go over something by moving up into the air
Dictionary examples:
I tried to jump over a puddle but landed right in it! (0.0)
My brother tried to jump over the pool but fell in! (0.0)
He tried to jump over the wall but his pants got caught! (0.0)
Can you jump over/across this stream? (22.0)
All the horses are finding it difficult to jump the last fence. (27.9)
jump (INTO AIR)
A2 to push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs
Dictionary examples:
He jumped to catch the ball but fell into the pool. (0.0)
The clown jumped so high, he got stuck on the ceiling! (0.0)
She jumped to reach the cookie jar, but it was empty! (0.0)
She ran across the grass and jumped into the water. (14.4)
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. (20.2)
He had to jump out of an upstairs window to escape. (29.3)
jump in/into/up, etc.
B1 to move or act suddenly or quickly
Dictionary examples:
The students jumped for joy when the teacher cancelled the test, accidentally hitting the ceiling! (0.0)
The cat jumped into the bathtub, then meowed in shock at the water! (0.0)
He jumped up from his chair when he saw a spider, screaming like a baby! (0.0)
He suddenly jumped to his feet/jumped up and left. (20.2)
She jumped in/into a taxi and rushed to the station. (28.5)