jump

• Substantivo que designa o ato de impulsionar-se com os pés para se afastar do chão ou de outra superfície, ficando brevemente no ar. Também pode indicar um salto, um pulo ou um movimento súbito para cima ou para frente.

A noun referring to an act of pushing oneself off the ground or other surface using the legs, resulting in a brief period of being airborne.

1. Physical leapA1formal

   An act of pushing oneself off the ground using one's legs.

   Salto

   • She made a high jump over the fence.
   • The athlete's jump broke the world record.
   • He took a running jump into the pool.

   Sinônimosboundhopleappouncespringvault

2. Sudden increaseB1formal

   A sudden and significant rise in amount, value, or level.

   Salto

   • There was a jump in sales after the new product launch.
   • The stock market experienced a sharp jump today.
   • A jump in temperature surprised everyone.

   Sinônimosboosthikeleaprisespikesurge

   Antônimosdeclinedropfall

3. A2informal

   A quick, sudden movement caused by surprise or shock.

   Sobressalto

   • The loud noise gave me a jump.
   • She let out a jump when the door slammed.
   • He felt a jump in his heart when he saw her.

   Sinônimosflinchjerkstarttwitchwince

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de impulsionar o corpo para cima com as pernas ou de se mover repentinamente e rapidamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing oneself off the ground using one's legs, or to move suddenly or quickly.

1. Move off the groundA1formal

   To push oneself off the ground using one's legs, so that one is in the air for a short time.

   Pular

   • The children jumped over the puddle.
   • He jumped up and down with excitement.
   • She jumped from the diving board into the pool.

   Sinônimosboundhopleapskipspringvault

2. Move quickly or suddenlyA2informal

   To move suddenly or quickly, often in a startled or surprised way.

   Dar um pulo

   • The loud noise made me jump.
   • She jumped out of her seat when she heard the news.
   • He jumped back to avoid the falling branch.

   Sinônimosboundflinchjerkleaprecoilspringstarttwitch

3. Increase sharplyB1formal

   To increase suddenly and significantly in amount, level, or value.

   Aumentar bruscamente

   • The price of oil jumped by 10% overnight.
   • Temperatures are expected to jump next week.
   • The company's profits jumped dramatically this quarter.

   Sinônimosleaprocketshoot upsoarspikesurge

   Antônimosdeclinedipdropfallplummetplunge

4. Skip or bypassB1informal

   To skip over something or move to a different point without following the usual order.

   Pular

   • He jumped ahead to the last chapter of the book.
   • The film jumped from one scene to another without explanation.
   • She jumped over the formalities and went straight to the point.

   Sinônimosbypassomitpass overskipskip over

   Antônimosadhereconformfollowobserverespect

Variantes phrasaljump offjump onjump out