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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Consumers got a jump on back-to-school spending this year, with 67% of shoppers having begun in early July, compared to 55% who made an early start last year, according to a survey of 7,600 adults conducted by Prosper Insights for the National Retail Federation between July 1-7.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
No, weed is not legal in Indiana Indiana is not one of the states that have jumped on the marijuana legalization bandwagon, so leave it at home.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
Logan Webb turned in his shortest outing since Memorial Day and allowed his most runs of the season as the Dodgers jumped on him for six runs in 5 1/3 innings.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The five-pound cat started by feeling out the pole with her paws and then gaining the confidence to jump on and off.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
No, weed is not legal in Indiana Indiana is not one of the states that have jumped on the marijuana legalization bandwagon, so leave it at home.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
Logan Webb turned in his shortest outing since Memorial Day and allowed his most runs of the season as the Dodgers jumped on him for six runs in 5 1/3 innings.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The five-pound cat started by feeling out the pole with her paws and then gaining the confidence to jump on and off.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
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“Jump on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20on. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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