jump at

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.

Examples of jump at in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Maine Republicans have jumped at the opportunity to drag Jackson for his past, on Friday boosting reports that the 58-year-old may be in a relationship and have children with his second cousin. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

While most of those were from rip currents, Gartland said, lifeguards have also been rescuing people injured from cliff jumping at Sunset Cliffs. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

Across social media, Florida GOP leaders, many of whom are running for election, jumped at the opportunity to criticize the infectious disease expert. — Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

When the Union for a Popular Movement MP for the Tarn region needed a parliamentary aide, Jublin jumped at the chance. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Rhymes for jump at

• begat
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