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.

Examples of jump on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

David Wileman, who ran the place after Skull died, said Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson all jumped on the checkerboard stage at Skull's Rainbow Room for an impromptu performance one night in 1969. —Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025

When a space in the Design District became available, the brand jumped on the opportunity. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025

Some people might balk at a near stranger’s sudden offer to jump on their idea. —Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025

If any problems begin to bubble with your family, make sure to jump on them quickly. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for jump on

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