jump in

Idioms  

1. Also. Enter into something enthusiastically; also, act precipitately. For example, When Don found out what his job was to be, he was ready to jump in immediately, or As soon as they asked me to join, I jumped in with both feet, or When buying securities, Anne's apt to jump into the ring, no matter what the risks. The first two usages allude to jumping into water; the third alludes to entering the fray of the boxing ring.

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jump in

The biggest jump in recent years happened just after lockdown, beginning in May 2021, one month after all adults became eligible for vaccines nationwide.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Production activity growth was the strongest in August since January 2022, driven by a jump in orders, according to purchasing managers’ surveys published this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The increases far outstrip the overall jump in attendances, which has risen by just over 8% over the period.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

But a rapid jump in yields can signal forced selling in the market or a dysfunction that could spiral.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The road is open, and I’m tempted to jump in the car and make a break for Bletchley.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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