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

But Southern states have jumped on the bandwagon and decided to redraw maps quickly this year to be used in 2026 as both parties battle for very narrow margins in the House and the Senate. —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2026

In another video, Hough was seen wearing a bikini featuring a nude triangle top and black bikini bottoms while jumping on a trampoline surrounded be palm trees. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026

The goal was to play a patient game then jump on the offensive when opportunities arose rather than trying to force the issue and abdicate defensive responsibilities. —Eric Stephens, New York Times, 7 May 2026

Outside of earnings reports, companies with big fuel bills jumped on hopes that oil prices will continue to ease. —Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Rhymes for jump on

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