JUMPING

• the act of jumping [n -S]
• Push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet
• (of an athlete or horse) Perform in a competition involving such action
• (esp. of prices or figures) Rise suddenly and by a large amount
• (of a place) Be full of lively activity
• (of driver or a vehicle) Fail to stop at (a red traffic light)
• Get on or off (a train or other vehicle) quickly, typically illegally or dangerously
• Take summary possession of (a mining concession or other piece of land) after alleged abandonment or forfeiture by the former occupant
• (of a person) Move suddenly and quickly in a specified way
• (of a person) Make a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to something that causes surprise or shock
• Pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another
• Omit or skip over (part of something) and pass on to a further point or stage
• Pass over (an obstacle or barrier) in such a way
• the act of one that jumps [n JUMPINGS] / JUMP, to spring off the ground [v]
• (of a machine or device) Move or jerk suddenly and abruptly
• (of a person) Make a sudden, impulsive rush to do something
• (in checkers) Capture (an opponent's piece) by jumping over it
• Make a bid that is higher than necessary, in order to signal a strong hand
• Attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly
• vulgar. Have sexual intercourse with (someone)
• Start (a vehicle) using jumper cables

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