jump on

UK
/dʒʌmp ɒn/
US
/dʒʌmp ɑn/

Translations

jump onverb
jumped on
Past Simple
jumped on
Past Participle
jumping on
Gerund
UK
/dʒʌmp ɒn/
US
/dʒʌmp ɑn/
sauter surSens littéral.
The cat jumped on the table to reach the food.
Le chat a sauté sur la table pour atteindre la nourriture.
s'en prendre àSens figuré : critiquer ou attaquer vivement quelqu'un.
She jumped on him for being late to the meeting.
Elle s'en est prise à lui parce qu'il était en retard à la réunion.
saisirSens figuré : profiter immédiatement d'une occasion.
He jumped on the chance to work with the famous director.
Il a saisi l'occasion de travailler avec le célèbre réalisateur.
Synonyms
leap on
spring on
pounce on
hurdle onto
vault onto

Definitions

jump onverb
To physically leap onto something.
The cat jumped on the table to reach the food.
To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
She jumped on him for being late to the meeting.
To take immediate advantage of an opportunity.
He jumped on the chance to work with the famous director.