Meaning of the word leapfrog in English
What does leapfrog mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leapfrog
US /ˈliːp.frɑːɡ/
UK /ˈliːp.frɒɡ/
Noun
a game in which players vault over one another's bent backs
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The children played a game of leapfrog in the park.
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We used to play leapfrog during recess at school.
Verb
1.
to jump over someone or something as if playing leapfrog
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The children laughed as they tried to leapfrog over each other.
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He managed to leapfrog the last two competitors to win the race.
2.
to advance quickly past others by skipping intermediate stages
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The company managed to leapfrog its competitors with innovative technology.
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Developing countries can leapfrog traditional stages of development by adopting new technologies.