jumping

• Adjetivo que descreve algo que está em movimento, que se move para cima e para baixo ou que se caracteriza por movimentos bruscos.

An adjective describing something that is in motion, moving up and down, or characterized by sudden movements.

1. Moving by leapsA2formal

   Describing something that is in the act of springing or leaping off the ground.

   Saltando

   • The jumping frog won the contest.
   • Children love watching jumping kangaroos at the zoo.
   • The jumping athlete cleared the bar with ease.

   Sinônimosleapingvaulting

2. Sudden or abruptB2informal

   Characterized by sudden changes or movements.

   Brusco

   • The movie had a jumping plot that confused the audience.
   • His jumping nerves made him react too quickly.
   • The stock market showed jumping fluctuations today.

   Sinônimosabruptconvulsiveerraticfitfuljerkyspasmodicsuddenunsteady

   Antônimoscontinuousgradualsmoothsteady

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou a atividade de impulsionar o corpo para cima e para longe do solo com as pernas, frequentemente como forma de exercício ou de deslocamento.

A noun referring to the action or activity of propelling oneself off the ground using one's legs, often as a form of exercise or movement.

1. Physical activityA1formal

   The act of propelling oneself off the ground using one's legs.

   Salto

   • Jumping is a great form of cardiovascular exercise.
   • The children were practicing jumping in the playground.
   • He won the competition for the highest jumping.

   Sinônimosleapingsaltationvaulting

2. A2informal

   A quick, sudden movement upward or forward.

   Salto

   • The cat made a sudden jumping onto the table.
   • Her jumping startled everyone in the room.
   • The athlete's jumping was impressive during the warm-up.

   Sinônimosboundhopleapspringstartvault

• 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