jump
Leave the ground
Jump characterizes quick movement, usually self-propelled, vertically or horizontally.
You can jump overboard or jump ahead.
A jump is an instance of jumping.
Figurative use extends to quick movement in time or thought (jump back to ten years ago, jump from one topic to another) or on a scale (jump in prices).
Phrasal verbs with jump usually suggest suddenness: jump at an opportunity means respond to it with enthusiasm; to jump on someone is to criticize them sharply, perhaps unexpectedly.
Small, quick jump
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- bounceSpring back after impact
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- springRecoiling metal spiral
lunge · dive · plunge · somersault · cartwheel · flip · prance · gallop
Sharp rise or point
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- riseMove to higher position
- uptickSlight increase
- leapSudden springing movement
boost · escalation · hike · gain · climb · inflation · skyrocket · soar
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- trampolineSpring-mounted bouncing surface
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- parkourMovement discipline over obstacles
plyometrics · diving · bungee · skydiving · dunk · rebound · header · layup
Interrupt continuity
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- discontinuityBreak in continuity
- omissionFailure to include
- lacunaAbsent piece in sequence
hiatus · interruption · transition · cut · edit · splice · flashforward · ellipsis
To deliberately exclude
Aggressive act against another
Boundary structure between properties
- verticalAt right angles groundward
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- plankFlat timber piece
- spreadTo distribute widely
rail · wall · brush · double · combination · hunter · showjumping · steeplechase
hop
Small, quick jump
spring · lunge · dive · plunge · somersault · cartwheel · flip · prance · gallop · hurdle
spike
Sharp rise or point
leap · boost · escalation · hike · gain · climb · inflation · skyrocket · soar · upturn
basketball
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- trampolineSpring-mounted bouncing surface
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
parkour · plyometrics · diving · bungee · skydiving · dunk · rebound · header · layup · alley-oop
break
Interrupt continuity
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- discontinuityBreak in continuity
- omissionFailure to include
lacuna · hiatus · interruption · transition · cut · edit · splice · flashforward · ellipsis
skip
To deliberately exclude
attack
Aggressive act against another
waylay · surprise · bushwhack · tackle · lunge · rush · accost
fence
Boundary structure between properties
spread · rail · wall · brush · double · combination · hunter · showjumping · steeplechase · refusal
piece
A portion or segment
board · checkers · draughts · square · diagonal · leapfrog · hopscotch · skipped · mandatory · chain
fright
Sudden intense fear
surprise · flinch · twitch · spook · gasp · recoil · shudder · reflex · goosebumps · alarmed
- jump ropeCord swung underfoot
- jump inEnter or participate suddenly
- jump in with both feetCommit wholeheartedly at once
- jump to conclusionsJudge before full understanding
- jumping-off pointInitial departure location
- jump onAttack or board hastily
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