Jump: meaning, definitions and examples

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jump

[ dʒʌmp ]

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physical activity

To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using one's leg muscles, typically with the intention of landing at a different location.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap, vault

Examples of usage

He jumped over the fence to escape.
She jumped for joy when she heard the news.
The cat jumped onto the table.

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athletics

An act of jumping, especially a sudden or energetic one.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap, vault

Examples of usage

She won the long jump competition.
The kangaroo's jumps are impressive.
His jump was measured at 2 meters.

Translations

Translations of the word "jump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pular

🇮🇳 कूदना (kudna)

🇩🇪 springen

🇮🇩 melompat

🇺🇦 стрибати

🇵🇱 skakać

🇯🇵 跳ぶ (tobu)

🇫🇷 sauter

🇪🇸 saltar

🇹🇷 zıplamak

🇰🇷 뛰다 (ttwida)

🇸🇦 قفز (qafaz)

🇨🇿 skákat

🇸🇰 skákať

🇨🇳 跳 (tiào)

🇸🇮 skakati

🇮🇸 stökkva

🇰🇿 секіру

🇬🇪 ხტომა (khtoma)

🇦🇿 tullanmaq

🇲🇽 saltar

Word origin

The word 'jump' originated from the Old French word 'jumper' which means 'to leap'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. Jumping is a natural physical activity for humans and many other animals, often used to move from one place to another or to express excitement and joy.

See also: jumped, jumper, jumping, jumpmaster, jumpsuit, jumpy.