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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʒʌmp ˈʌp/

jump up means: To push yourself into the air and land in a higher place.

verb

LEAP HIGHERA2

To push yourself into the air and land in a higher place.

  • The cat jumped up onto the table.
  • He jumped up onto a low wall.
  • Can you jump up to that ledge?

How to use it: jump up onto something (The cat jumped up onto the wall.)

Similar words: leap up

Opposites: jump down

Common phrases: jump up onto something, jump up a step

SCOLDC2

To speak angrily to someone because you think they have done something wrong.

  • The boss jumped me up.
  • She jumped him up for leaving the door open.
  • Why did the foreman jump you up?

How to use it: jump someone up (The boss jumped him up for being late.)

Similar words: scold, tell off, rebuke

Opposites: praise

Common phrases: jump someone up, jump up someone

Questions about jump up

What does jump up mean?

To push yourself into the air and land in a higher place.

What is jump up in other languages?

Türkçe: yukarı zıplamak · Español: saltar hacia arriba · Français: sauter en hauteur · Deutsch: hochspringen · Italiano: saltare su · 日本語: 跳び上がる

How do you pronounce jump up?

It is pronounced /ˌdʒʌmp ˈʌp/.

How do you use jump up in a sentence?

The cat jumped up onto the table. He jumped up onto a low wall.

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