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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In TikTok footage of the moment captured by PopBase, the duo can be seen jumping on stage, holding hands and singing the lyrics to the hit from Lorde's 2017 album Melodrama.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Cowboys player Trent Sieg jumped on the ball to give Dallas great field position.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Lawson happened to be helping friends build marketing displays, but Rossi Kentworthy was determined to jump on the opportunity.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The retailer is also jumping on the resurgence of track suits with this Origin Full-zip Track Jacket that’s extremely lightweight and packable for your next holiday getaway (not to mention the striking charcoal green is totally the color of the season).
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Cowboys player Trent Sieg jumped on the ball to give Dallas great field position.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Lawson happened to be helping friends build marketing displays, but Rossi Kentworthy was determined to jump on the opportunity.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
The retailer is also jumping on the resurgence of track suits with this Origin Full-zip Track Jacket that’s extremely lightweight and packable for your next holiday getaway (not to mention the striking charcoal green is totally the color of the season).
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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