jump on
phrasal verb
jumped on; jumping on; jumps on
informal
1
: to become very angry at (someone) : to angrily criticize or shout at (someone)
The teacher jumped on us for being late.
The coach jumped on him for not playing hard enough.
2
: to strongly attack or criticize (something)
She was quick to jump on her rival's poor record as governor.
3
: to get on (a train, bus, etc.)
He jumped on a plane and headed home.
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And while brands are jumping on the hit series' bandwagon, one was ahead of the pack.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
So, next time your dog jumps on you, turn your back and completely ignore them.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
As Jake was jumping on the trampoline, a sudden and heavy gust of wind elevated him and the trampoline 20 feet in the air, according to the report.
—David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Summer Annual Weeds Seeds of warm-season annuals like crabgrass, bindweed, knotweed and lamb’s quarters germinate in spring and plants often get a jump on growth before heat-loving grasses like bermudagrass get started.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
So, next time your dog jumps on you, turn your back and completely ignore them.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
As Jake was jumping on the trampoline, a sudden and heavy gust of wind elevated him and the trampoline 20 feet in the air, according to the report.
—David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Summer Annual Weeds Seeds of warm-season annuals like crabgrass, bindweed, knotweed and lamb’s quarters germinate in spring and plants often get a jump on growth before heat-loving grasses like bermudagrass get started.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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