jump at

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Definitions of jump at words

verb without object jump at 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 jump at to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered. 1
verb without object jump at to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise or shock: He jumped when the firecracker exploded. 1
verb without object jump at to obey quickly and energetically; hustle: The waiter was told to jump when the captain signaled. 1
verb without object jump at Informal. to be full of activity; bustle: The whole town is jumping with excitement. 1
verb without object jump at 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

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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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".

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welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.