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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Kayla Nicole is jumping on the Philadelphia Eagles bandwagon.
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Bill Skarsgard, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe have jumped on board The Death of Robin Hood, which already has Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer as leads.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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A logo outside a Societe Generale SA office building in central Paris, France, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
The crew jumped on board, stopped the boat and brought him back to shore for medical treatment — later saying he is expected to make a full recovery.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Bill Skarsgard, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe have jumped on board The Death of Robin Hood, which already has Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer as leads.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Subscribe 3 Hours Ago Societe Generale shares jump on profit beats, 2025 guidance
A logo outside a Societe Generale SA office building in central Paris, France, on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
The crew jumped on board, stopped the boat and brought him back to shore for medical treatment — later saying he is expected to make a full recovery.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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