Jump on

verb

To quickly take advantage of an opportunity.

When the manager announced the opening of a new position, John was quick to jump on it.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To quickly take advantage of an opportunity

Often appears as...

  • jump on the opportunity
  • jump on the chance

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.

The teacher jumped on him for not doing his homework.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To criticize or reprimand someone harshly

Often appears as...

  • jump on him/her for
  • jump on them for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To physically leap onto something.

She jumped on the bed these morning.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To physically leap onto something

Often appears as...

  • jump on the bed
  • jump on the sofa
verb

To attack or oppose someone quickly or suddenly.

They jumped on him as soon as he entered the room.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To attack or oppose someone quickly or suddenly

Often appears as...

  • jump on him
  • jump on her

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To board a vehicle, such as a bus or train.

I jump on the 7 o'clock bus every morning for work.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To board a vehicle, such as a bus or train

Often appears as...

  • jump on the bus
  • jump on the train

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To quickly take advantage of an opportunity.

When the manager announced the opening of a new position, John was quick to jump on it.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To quickly take advantage of an opportunity

Often appears as...

  • jump on the opportunity
  • jump on the chance

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.

The teacher jumped on him for not doing his homework.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To criticize or reprimand someone harshly

Often appears as...

  • jump on him/her for
  • jump on them for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To physically leap onto something.

She jumped on the bed these morning.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To physically leap onto something

Often appears as...

  • jump on the bed
  • jump on the sofa
verb

To attack or oppose someone quickly or suddenly.

They jumped on him as soon as he entered the room.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To attack or oppose someone quickly or suddenly

Often appears as...

  • jump on him
  • jump on her

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To board a vehicle, such as a bus or train.

I jump on the 7 o'clock bus every morning for work.
Visual representation of "jump on" - To board a vehicle, such as a bus or train

Often appears as...

  • jump on the bus
  • jump on the train

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "jump on"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Opportunity Agility

The phrase suggests acting quickly, as in grabbing a chance before it slips away.

Illustration for Opportunity Agility
A scholarship opened up, and she jumped on it immediately.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Initiative

Emphasizes proactivity and is often viewed as a positive trait in personal and professional contexts.

Illustration for Positive Initiative
He jumped on the chance to lead the project team.
Visual representation of the word "Jump on"

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