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Synonyms

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.

Example Sentences

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But bills are forecast to rise sharply when the next energy cap takes effect in July due to the jump in oil prices since the beginning of Middle East conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Torres, of Interactive Brokers, noted a pattern in some countries lowering interest rates despite the jump in oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Some attributed the jump in Best Buy’s stock to the prospect of a takeover by GameStop, but the analyst who wrote the note that started that speculation says otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Between 2015 and 2025, reports increased by more than 1,200%, alongside a notable jump in hospitalizations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“I don’t want to jump in there,” said Speedwell.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

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