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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Shares of some of Australia's largest critical metals and rare earths companies jumped on Tuesday, while others lost ground after an early rally.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Celebrities like Madelyn Cline and influencers like Hayleyy Baylee and, more strangely, the car manufacturer Hyundai have jumped on the trend.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
However, the controversy took a toll on his campaign, as Republicans jumped on the scandal to argue Jones is an inappropriate candidate to be Virginia’s next attorney general.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
During the season 6 premiere, Hough notably jumped on the set's podium, avoiding any damage to the show's beloved money-making centerpiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Celebrities like Madelyn Cline and influencers like Hayleyy Baylee and, more strangely, the car manufacturer Hyundai have jumped on the trend.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
However, the controversy took a toll on his campaign, as Republicans jumped on the scandal to argue Jones is an inappropriate candidate to be Virginia’s next attorney general.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
During the season 6 premiere, Hough notably jumped on the set's podium, avoiding any damage to the show's beloved money-making centerpiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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