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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Their fight became physical, as John attempted to take a ring (possibly her engagement ring) off her finger, and when John started to walk away, Carolyn jumped on his back.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
But any movement that someone enjoys is a step in the right direction, whether that means jumping on a trampoline or playing with their dog, Hemendinger said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Government borrowing costs jumped on Monday, as key members of Starmer's team quit and a senior politician from his own Labour Party called on him to go.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In May 2020, Burton bought the gun that was used in the murder of 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith, who was shot while jumping on a trampoline during a birthday party in May 2021, court documents say.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
But any movement that someone enjoys is a step in the right direction, whether that means jumping on a trampoline or playing with their dog, Hemendinger said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Government borrowing costs jumped on Monday, as key members of Starmer's team quit and a senior politician from his own Labour Party called on him to go.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In May 2020, Burton bought the gun that was used in the murder of 9-year-old Trinity Ottoson-Smith, who was shot while jumping on a trampoline during a birthday party in May 2021, court documents say.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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