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   jump

   /dʒʌmp/

   verb

   • 1. push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet: "the cat jumped off his lap" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ pass over (an obstacle or barrier) by jumping: "one of the deer tried to jump the ditch" Similar vault (over)leap overclearsail overhop overgo overleapfrogpole-vaulthurdle
   • ▪ (of an athlete or horse) perform in a competition involving jumping over obstacles: "his horse jumped well and won by five lengths"
   • ▪ (especially of prices or figures) rise suddenly and by a large amount: "pre-tax profits jumped from £51,000 to £1.03 million" Similar risego upleap upshoot upsoarsurgeclimbincreasemountescalatespiralinformal:skyrocketOpposite fallplummet
   • ▪ (of driver or a vehicle) fail to stop at (a red traffic light): informal "she jumped at least seven red lights" Similar ignoredisregardfail to stop atdrive throughovershootinformal:run
   • ▪ get on or off (a train or other vehicle) quickly, typically illegally or dangerously: "he jumped a freight train on the German border"
   • ▪ take summary possession of (a mining concession or other piece of land) after alleged abandonment or forfeiture by the former occupant: North American "the same long story about the time somebody jumped his claim"
   • 2. (of a person) move suddenly and quickly in a specified way: "Juliet jumped to her feet" Similar leapspringboundhopbounceskipbobcaperdanceprancegambolfrolicfriskcavort
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden involuntary movement in reaction to something that causes surprise or shock: "an owl hooted nearby, making her jump" Similar startjerkjoltflinchrecoiltwitchwinceshuddershakequiverinformal:jump out of one's skin
   • ▪ pass quickly or abruptly from one idea, subject, or state to another: "the book jumps constantly from Brooklyn to Harlem"
   • ▪ omit or skip over (part of something) and pass on to a further point or stage.
   • ▪ (of a machine or device) move or jerk suddenly and abruptly: "the vibration can cause the needle to jump"
   • ▪ (of a person) make a sudden, impulsive rush to do something: "Gordon jumped to my defence"
   • ▪ make a bid that is higher than necessary, in order to signal a strong hand: "East jumped to four spades"
   • 3. attack (someone) suddenly and unexpectedly: informal "he was jumped by seven men as he opened the front door of his home"
   • 4. (of a place) be full of lively activity: informal "the bar is jumping on Fridays and Saturdays"
   • 5. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang North American
   • 6. start (a vehicle) using jump leads: informal North American "I jumped his saloon from my car's battery"

   noun

   • 1. an act of jumping from a surface by pushing upwards with one's legs and feet: "in making the short jump across the gully he lost his balance" Similar leapspringvaultboundhopbounceskip
   • ▪ an obstacle to be jumped, especially by a horse and rider in an equestrian competition: "the horse made a nonsense of the second jump" Similar obstaclebarrierfencehurdlerailhedgegate
   • ▪ an act of descending from an aircraft by parachute: "she will make a sponsored jump at Thruxton Airfield"
   • ▪ a sudden dramatic rise in amount, price, or value: "a 51 per cent jump in annual profits" Similar riseleapincreaseupturnupsurgeupswingspirallingliftescalationelevationboostadvanceaugmentationinformal:hikeOpposite falldrop
   • ▪ a large or sudden transition or change: "the jump from county to Test cricket"
   • ▪ a bid that is higher than necessary, signalling strength: "a jump to four indicates support for responder's suit"
   • 2. a sudden involuntary movement caused by shock or surprise: "I woke up with a jump" Similar startjerksudden movementinvoluntary movementconvulsive movementspasmtwitchwinceshudderquivershake
   • ▪ extreme nervousness or anxiety: informal "you get the jumps—you feel like J. Edgar Hoover's on your tail"
   • 3. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang, dated North American

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘be moved or thrown with a sudden jerk’): probably imitative of the sound of feet coming into contact with the ground.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jumpable adjective

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2. olympics.com › en › newsWhat is athletics? Know all the track and field events

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   3 days ago · Athletics is a group of track and field events covering a wide variety of sports, with competitions featuring running, walking, jumping and throwing under different disciplines. Let’s have a look at what features at the Olympics.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Track_and_fieldTrack and field - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The jumping and throwing events are won by those who achieve the greatest distance or height. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, while the most common throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus, and hammer.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhysicsPhysics - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The expansion of the universe according to the Big Bang theory in physics. History. The word physics comes from the Latin physica ('study of nature'), which itself is a borrowing of the Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science'), a term derived from φύσις (phúsis 'origin, nature, property'). [7][8][9] Ancient astronomy.

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   What is a long jump?

   • The long jump is one of the oldest track and field events, having its roots as one of the events within the ancient Greek pentathlon contest. The athletes would take a short run up and jump into an area of dug up earth, with the winner being the one who jumped farthest.

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   What is the difference between jumping and throwing events?

   • The jumping and throwing events are won by those who achieve the greatest distance or height. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, while the most common throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus, and hammer.

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   Where are the jumping events held?

   • All four of the common jumping events are held at indoor venues. The long and triple jump areas run alongside the central 60 m track and are mostly identical in form to their outdoor counterparts. The pole vault track and landing area are also alongside the central running track.

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   What is a high jump & how does it work?

   • The high jump involves participants taking a run-up and jumping as high as they can over a four-metre-long bar. Each competitor has three attempts per height that they choose to set and can also choose to move to a greater height without clearing the current one. Three consecutive failures to clear the bar will result in elimination.

   What is athletics? Know all the track and field events - Olympics.com

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6. wwd.com › business-news › legalCapri Stock Jumps as FTC Hearing Sparks Optimism For Tapestry ...

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   1 day ago · Capri Stock Jumps as FTC Hearing Sparks Some Optimism on Tapestry Deal. Judge Jennifer Rochon seemed to be looking for a clearer definition of accessible luxury than the government was offering.

7. kesterassociates.co.uk › insight › resist-jumping-toResist jumping to ideation & prototyping | Blog | DK&A

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   1 day ago · 2. Remember the pitfalls of skimping on the Empathy and Define stages of design thinking. Don’t become a case study like Juicero or the Sinclair C5. If you need to influence others on the importance of nailing Empathy and Define, share these stories to bring to life the pitfalls of skipping these critical steps. 3.

8. theprogrm.com › box-jump-tutorialBox Jumps: The complete guide - THE PROGRM

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   5 days ago · A box jump is a plyometric exercise where essentially an athlete starts facing a box 30-50cm away from it. He then jumps explosively onto said box, which is usually between 50 to 70cm in height. What are plyometric exercises?

9. jumpcloud.com › blog › it-asset-management-bestEssential IT Asset Management Best Practices - JumpCloud

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   4 days ago · Importance of Asset Management. IT asset management (ITAM) is a structured, repeatable process for provisioning, maintaining, and disposing of assets in ways that meet the organization’s strategic goals. ITAM solutions promise efficiency and accuracy when keeping track of technologies, hardware, and data in an enterprise context.