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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As microdramas explode in popularity, screenwriting, film and acting professors are jumping on the trend.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The 25-year-old Bonitto, who’s on pace for a career high in sacks after an All-Pro nod last year, has learned how to get jumps on offensive linemen like few rushers across the league.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
The Walmart worker immediately jumped on Newman in an effort to restrain him, but Newman raised the gun again and attempted to fire a second time and another click could be heard.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
And instead of taking some time to let the moment soak in, Gorman jumped on a plane to rejoin the cast in Sydney, Australia.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
The 25-year-old Bonitto, who’s on pace for a career high in sacks after an All-Pro nod last year, has learned how to get jumps on offensive linemen like few rushers across the league.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
The Walmart worker immediately jumped on Newman in an effort to restrain him, but Newman raised the gun again and attempted to fire a second time and another click could be heard.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
And instead of taking some time to let the moment soak in, Gorman jumped on a plane to rejoin the cast in Sydney, Australia.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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