Jump the lights

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verb

To go past traffic lights when they are red.

The driver decided to jump the lights even though it was unsafe.
Visual representation of "jump the lights" - To go past traffic lights when they are red.

Often appears as...

  • decide to jump the lights
  • caught jumping the lights

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "jump the lights"
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Safety Risk

Indicates dangerous behavior, as it can lead to accidents.

Illustration for Safety Risk
She knew to jump the lights could cause a crash but was in a hurry.
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Colloquial Usage

Primarily used in informal conversations rather than formal writing.

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In casual chat, someone might say, 'I saw a driver jump the lights!'
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UK Specific

Mostly used in the UK, not as common in American English.

Illustration for UK Specific
When in London, he heard people say 'jump the lights' often.
Visual representation of the word "Jump the lights"

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