Meaning of the word "jump out at" in English

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jump out at

US /dʒʌmp aʊt æt/
UK /dʒʌmp aʊt æt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be immediately noticeable or striking

Example:
The bright red color of the car really jumps out at you.
Among all the applications, hers was the one that jumped out at me.
2.

to appear suddenly and unexpectedly, often in a surprising or frightening way

Example:
A strange figure jumped out at them from behind the bushes.
The monster in the movie always jumps out at the most unexpected moments.
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