Jump at

verb

To eagerly accept an opportunity or offer.

As soon as her boss mentioned a promotion, she jumped at the chance.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To eagerly accept an opportunity or offer.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the opportunity
  • jump at the chance
verb

To suddenly attack or go for someone or something.

The dog jumped at the mailman.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To suddenly attack or go for someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the postman
  • jump at the noise
verb

To quickly react or get scared by something unexpected.

She jumped at the sudden sound of thunder.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To quickly react or get scared by something unexpected.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the sound
  • jump at the sight
verb

To eagerly accept an opportunity or offer.

As soon as her boss mentioned a promotion, she jumped at the chance.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To eagerly accept an opportunity or offer.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the opportunity
  • jump at the chance
verb

To suddenly attack or go for someone or something.

The dog jumped at the mailman.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To suddenly attack or go for someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the postman
  • jump at the noise
verb

To quickly react or get scared by something unexpected.

She jumped at the sudden sound of thunder.
Visual representation of "jump at" - To quickly react or get scared by something unexpected.

Often appears as...

  • jump at the sound
  • jump at the sight
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "jump at"
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Eagerness Implication

The phrase suggests strong enthusiasm and readiness to accept something.

Illustration for Eagerness Implication
He jumped at the opportunity to work abroad.
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Positive Connotation

Typically used in a positive context, indicating something desirable.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She jumped at the idea of starting a new project.
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Quick Decision

Used when someone makes a fast decision without hesitation.

Illustration for Quick Decision
They jumped at the chance to meet the celebrity.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Eagerness Implication

The phrase suggests strong enthusiasm and readiness to accept something.

Illustration for Eagerness Implication
He jumped at the opportunity to work abroad.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Typically used in a positive context, indicating something desirable.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She jumped at the idea of starting a new project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Quick Decision

Used when someone makes a fast decision without hesitation.

Illustration for Quick Decision
They jumped at the chance to meet the celebrity.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Eagerness Implication

The phrase suggests strong enthusiasm and readiness to accept something.

Illustration for Eagerness Implication
He jumped at the opportunity to work abroad.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Typically used in a positive context, indicating something desirable.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
She jumped at the idea of starting a new project.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Quick Decision

Used when someone makes a fast decision without hesitation.

Illustration for Quick Decision
They jumped at the chance to meet the celebrity.
Visual representation of the word "Jump at"

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