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

Several Democratic candidates got a jump on fundraising by entering the race early. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025

Massey hit the lone multi-run homer of the game, jumping on a 92.5 mph sinker left hanging over the plate. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025

For those who were hoping to get a jump on holiday gifts by shopping on Amazon Prime Day in mid-July, tariffs are also causing some sellers to rethink their participation. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 1 May 2025

Here’s where and when. UConn to lease space to get a jump on offering student housing. —Aaron Flaum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for jump on

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