jump in
phrasal verb
jumped in; jumping in; jumps in
informal
: to say something about a subject that another person is already talking about : to join a conversation
Jump in if you have any questions.
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Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note have jumped in recent weeks, last trading near 4.40%, as higher tariffs were announced, inflation forecasts raised and as the dollar declined.
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Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
For instance, after a decrease from 2020 to 2023, CPD shootings of community members jumped in 2024 and are on track to increase further in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Charlotte jumped in front in the 11th minute when Abada used Biel’s assist to score for the second time.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Clint jumped in with both feet, partnering with fellow Oklahoman and former Miss America Shawntel Smith, going to schools all over Oklahoma and beyond to encourage kids to get involved.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
For instance, after a decrease from 2020 to 2023, CPD shootings of community members jumped in 2024 and are on track to increase further in 2025.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Charlotte jumped in front in the 11th minute when Abada used Biel’s assist to score for the second time.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025
Clint jumped in with both feet, partnering with fellow Oklahoman and former Miss America Shawntel Smith, going to schools all over Oklahoma and beyond to encourage kids to get involved.
—Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Jump in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20in. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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