jumping (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
Definition
Propelling oneself upward or forward into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
Examples
The children were jumping with excitement.
He is good at jumping over fences.
How to Use jumping
- jump at (phrasal verb)
- To try to catch or attack something suddenly. — "The dog jumped at the chance to play."
- jump on (phrasal verb)
- To get onto a moving vehicle or animal. — "He jumped on the bus just before it left."
- jump off (phrasal verb)
- To get off a moving vehicle or animal. — "She jumped off the train at the next station."
- jump into (phrasal verb)
- To start doing something eagerly or without much thought. — "He jumped into the new project with enthusiasm."
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