jump
//dʒʌmp//
Verb
To push oneself off the ground or another surface using the legs and feet, propelling the body into the air
The children jump over the puddles.
To move suddenly or quickly, especially in reaction to something
The loud noise made me jump.
To pass over something by leaping
The horse jumped the fence.
To increase suddenly or by a large amount
Prices jumped by 20% last month.
To attack or assault someone suddenly
Two men jumped him in the dark alley.
Noun
An act of jumping; a leap into the air
She made a big jump over the puddle.
A sudden movement or start, especially from surprise or fear
She gave a jump when she heard the loud noise.
A sudden increase in amount, value, or level
There was a big jump in prices last month.
An obstacle to be jumped over, especially in sports or competitions
The horse cleared all the jumps in the competition.