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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When the opportunity to buy the land nearby presented itself, Alessandro and Nicola jumped at it.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the curtain would rise barely five hours later, Marquez jumped at the chance to go from audience member to stage performer.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The high burnout rate and physical strain of certain jobs also have Gen Z less likely to jump at the chances for warehouse or call center roles, and even the traditional 9-to-5 office jobs are sometimes being left behind as employees prioritize freelance or remote work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Eleven years ago, Rose Schweikhart, a musician and home brewer, jumped at the opportunity to lease a bathhouse.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Although the curtain would rise barely five hours later, Marquez jumped at the chance to go from audience member to stage performer.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The high burnout rate and physical strain of certain jobs also have Gen Z less likely to jump at the chances for warehouse or call center roles, and even the traditional 9-to-5 office jobs are sometimes being left behind as employees prioritize freelance or remote work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Eleven years ago, Rose Schweikhart, a musician and home brewer, jumped at the opportunity to lease a bathhouse.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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