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.

Examples of jump on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As many social media users jump on the trend, some have raised privacy and safety concerns over sharing your images with ChatGPT. —Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025

Her allegiance dates back decades, unlike many fans who have jumped on the bandwagon during the Patrick Mahomes era. —Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025

Businesses that jump on the AI bandwagon without proper planning are sure to make uncalculated expenditures, operate inefficiently or become the target of dissatisfied consumers who expect responsible AI use. —Moulik Shah, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch. —Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for jump on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon