jump

US /dʒʌmp/
UK /dʒʌmp/
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1.

push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet

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The cat jumped onto the table.
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She had to jump over the puddle.
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2.

move suddenly and quickly in a specified way

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He jumped out of bed when he heard the alarm.
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The car jumped forward when he pressed the accelerator.
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3.

increase suddenly and significantly

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Prices have jumped by 10% this month.
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Her popularity jumped after the TV appearance.
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1.

an act of pushing oneself off a surface and into the air

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He made a big jump over the fence.
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The athlete prepared for her long jump.
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2.

a sudden increase or rise

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There was a sudden jump in temperature.
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The company saw a significant jump in sales.
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