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get the jump on

get the jump on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [get stressed th ee juhmp on, awn]
    • /gɛt stressed ði dʒʌmp ɒn, ɔn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [get stressed th ee juhmp on, awn]
    • /gɛt stressed ði dʒʌmp ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of get the jump on words

  • verb without object get the jump on to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window. 1
  • verb without object get the jump on to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered. 1
  • verb without object get the jump on to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise or shock: He jumped when the firecracker exploded. 1
  • verb without object get the jump on to obey quickly and energetically; hustle: The waiter was told to jump when the captain signaled. 1
  • verb without object get the jump on Informal. to be full of activity; bustle: The whole town is jumping with excitement. 1
  • verb without object get the jump on to start a campaign, program, military attack, etc.; launch an activity, especially of major proportions (usually followed by off): The march jumped off early in the morning. 1
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Origin of get the jump on

First appearance:

before 1505
One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; compare Danish gumpe to jolt, gimpe to move up and down, Swedish gumpa, Low German gumpen to jump

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Parts of speech for Get the jump on

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Get the jump on

get the jump on popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

get the jump on usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for get the jump on

verb get the jump on

  • head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
  • move — to pass from one place or position to another.
  • prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
  • serve — to act as a servant.
  • manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
All 39 Synonyms of get the jump on

Antonyms for get the jump on

verb get the jump on

  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • shun — to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
  • subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
All 24 Antonyms of get the jump on

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