to jump
verb/puˈlaɾ/high
pu·lar
Definition
To propel one's body upward, leaving the ground with one or both feet; to leap.
The children love to jump on the trampoline.
The horse jumped over the fence easily.
Common collocations
jump for joyjump ropejump over an obstaclejump out of bed
Idiomatic expressions
- Jump for joy (to be very happy).
- Jump ship (to abandon a task or commitment).
Etymology
Do latim 'pullare' (germinar, brotar), com influência de 'pulare' (saltar).