jump on

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.

Examples of jump on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Astros catcher César Salazar tried to jump on Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea and open the inning with a bunt single on Rea’s first pitch of the frame. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026

Following an hour-long rain delay, the Gators’ senior jumped on the first pitch from Red Raiders’ All-American ace NiJaree Canady as the Gators (52-11) grabbed a 2-0 lead on the way to a decisive 10-2 victory Saturday to even the best-of-three series. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

At least shares of fellow Club name Arm jumped on the release. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026

Because sometimes, somebody will go down, and then the other fighter will jump on him and start punching him mercilessly in the head. —David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026

Rhymes for jump on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon