Jump in
phrasal verb
To start doing something quickly without waiting.
When the project was behind schedule, he jumped in to help.
Often appears as...
- jump in to help
- jump in the conversation
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To interrupt someone when they are speaking.
I had to jump in and stop the argument.
Often appears as...
- jump in the conversation
- jump in to interrupt
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To suddenly enter a situation.
He jumped in the race at the last minute.
Often appears as...
- jump in the race
- jump in the event
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To physically jump into a place or item, such as a pool or a vehicle.
After a sweaty workout, I was ready to jump in the pool.
Often appears as...
- jump in the pool
- jump in the car
phrasal verb
To start doing something quickly without waiting.
When the project was behind schedule, he jumped in to help.
Often appears as...
- jump in to help
- jump in the conversation
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To interrupt someone when they are speaking.
I had to jump in and stop the argument.
Often appears as...
- jump in the conversation
- jump in to interrupt
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To suddenly enter a situation.
He jumped in the race at the last minute.
Often appears as...
- jump in the race
- jump in the event
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To physically jump into a place or item, such as a pool or a vehicle.
After a sweaty workout, I was ready to jump in the pool.
Often appears as...
- jump in the pool
- jump in the car
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Initiative
Used when taking action swiftly in a situation, typically to provide assistance or support.
Seeing the confusion, she quickly jumped in to clarify the instructions.
Pro Tip 2/2Emergency Action
Highlights urgency or the need to act right away, usually in a problematic scenario.
Fire broke out, and firefighters jumped in to evacuate the building.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Initiative
Used when taking action swiftly in a situation, typically to provide assistance or support.
Seeing the confusion, she quickly jumped in to clarify the instructions.
Pro Tip 2/2Emergency Action
Highlights urgency or the need to act right away, usually in a problematic scenario.
Fire broke out, and firefighters jumped in to evacuate the building.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Initiative
Used when taking action swiftly in a situation, typically to provide assistance or support.
Seeing the confusion, she quickly jumped in to clarify the instructions.
Pro Tip 2/2Emergency Action
Highlights urgency or the need to act right away, usually in a problematic scenario.
Fire broke out, and firefighters jumped in to evacuate the building.
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