jump at
phrasal verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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There are many teams that would likely jump at the chance to land Knox as well.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Enthusiasts have continued to participate in secret over the years, typically jumping at dawn or dusk to avoid detection.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The future corridor will include a new median, median and curbside bus lanes, queue jumps at select intersections, new sidewalks, crosswalks and bike facilities.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
No brands immediately jumped at the opportunity to switch to NACS.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Enthusiasts have continued to participate in secret over the years, typically jumping at dawn or dusk to avoid detection.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The future corridor will include a new median, median and curbside bus lanes, queue jumps at select intersections, new sidewalks, crosswalks and bike facilities.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
No brands immediately jumped at the opportunity to switch to NACS.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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