jump on
phrasal verb
jumped on; jumping on; jumps on
informal
1
: to become very angry at (someone) : to angrily criticize or shout at (someone)
The teacher jumped on us for being late.
The coach jumped on him for not playing hard enough.
2
: to strongly attack or criticize (something)
She was quick to jump on her rival's poor record as governor.
3
: to get on (a train, bus, etc.)
He jumped on a plane and headed home.
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Users posted themselves doing the same dance to Gaga’s 2011 song, and Gaga also jumped on the trend at one point.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Shake Shack is jumping on the value meal bandwagon temporarily, offering customers its first-ever combo meal through March 15.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
By halftime, the Clippers had seven turnovers that the Lakers jumped on for 12 points and the momentum needed to take the lead.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025
The great outdoors is calling, so get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Shake Shack is jumping on the value meal bandwagon temporarily, offering customers its first-ever combo meal through March 15.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
By halftime, the Clippers had seven turnovers that the Lakers jumped on for 12 points and the momentum needed to take the lead.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2025
The great outdoors is calling, so get a jump on your dream spring wardrobe below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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