definition of
jump

[1] #1 jump v. [leap, bound, spring] move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?". wn

[2] #2 jump v. [startle, start] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room". wn

[3] #3 jump v. make a sudden physical attack on; "The muggers jumped the woman in the fur coat". wn

[4] #4 jump v. increase suddenly and significantly; "Prices jumped overnight". wn

[5] #5 jump v. [leap out, jump out, stand out, stick out] be highly noticeable. wn