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.
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Anyone who drives in the Chicago area likely jumps on one of the Illinois tollways at some point.
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 20 June 2026
When Industry premiered during the thick of the pandemic, in November 2020, critics swiftly jumped on board — but audiences were slower to find the thrilling drama, which centers on ambitious young graduates navigating their new life in a cutthroat London investment bank.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Get a jump on Prime Day shopping with these early deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
But some members of the community jumped on social media to blast the YMCA’s decision to close the Ballantyne branch.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 20 June 2026
When Industry premiered during the thick of the pandemic, in November 2020, critics swiftly jumped on board — but audiences were slower to find the thrilling drama, which centers on ambitious young graduates navigating their new life in a cutthroat London investment bank.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Get a jump on Prime Day shopping with these early deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
But some members of the community jumped on social media to blast the YMCA’s decision to close the Ballantyne branch.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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