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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Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Kevin Carter/Getty Images Buyers are not exactly jumping on this additional inventory.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
When an opportunity to work as the chef for The Hidden Garden Restaurant in Matthews became available, Reed jumped on it.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
Shares in software giant Microsoft jumped on Wednesday after the release of fourth quarter earnings underpinned by growth in cloud computer and artificial intelligence applications.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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