a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

[ Syn: leaping , spring , saltation , bound , bounce ]

an abrupt transition; a successful leap from college to the major leagues

[ Syn: jump , saltation ]

a sudden and decisive increase; a jump in attendance

[ Syn: jump ]

the distance leaped (or to be leaped); a leap of 10 feet'

move forward by leaps and bounds; The horse bounded across the meadow; The child leapt across the puddle; Can you jump over the fence?

[ Syn: jump , bound , spring ]

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; leap into fame; jump to a conclusion; jump from one thing to another

[ Syn: jump ]

jump down from an elevated point; the parachutist didnt want to jump; every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge; the widow leapt into the funeral pyre

[ Syn: jump , jump off ]

cause to jump or leap; the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop

[ Syn: jump ]