jump on

phrasal verb

jumped on; jumping on; jumps on

informal

: 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.

: to strongly attack or criticize (something)

She was quick to jump on her rival's poor record as governor.

: to get on (a train, bus, etc.)

He jumped on a plane and headed home.

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Traders jumped on opportunities after the index dipped near the end of an otherwise strong month, according to Chris Larkin, E*Trade’s managing director of trading and investing. —

Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 Williams was a prime trade candidate following the Jets' acquisition of Adams, and the Steelers jumped on the opportunity to add another receiver. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Shares have plummeted more than 34% over the past week despite a 12% jump on Monday. —

Fred Imbert,alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 The victim started to untie the rope, but Cagle jumped on his legs. —

Kc Baker, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jump on