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

Investors who had jumped on the bandwagon appear to be having second thoughts. — Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Following that June 17 announcement, area residents and Morrison YMCA members quickly jumped on social media to voice their disapproval on the Morrison Family YMCA Facebook page, and Instagram. — Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

While filming Jackass Forever, McGhehey ruptured a testicle after convincing costar Dave England to jump on his groin with a pogo stick. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

Following the Great American State Fair closeout flyover and parachute jump on July 10 is the Grand Prix on August 22 and 23. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for jump on

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