Jump in

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phrasal verb

To start doing something quickly without waiting.

When the project was behind schedule, he jumped in to help.
Visual representation of "jump in" - To start doing something quickly without waiting

Often appears as...

  • jump in to help
  • jump in the conversation

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Quick Initiative

Used when taking action swiftly in a situation, typically to provide assistance or support.

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Seeing the confusion, she quickly jumped in to clarify the instructions.
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Emergency Action

Highlights urgency or the need to act right away, usually in a problematic scenario.

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Fire broke out, and firefighters jumped in to evacuate the building.
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