jump

1. jump (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

Example: The boy jumped over a fence.

2. jump (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.

Example: She is going to jump from the diving board.

3. jump (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To pass by means of a spring or leap; to overleap.

Example: to jump a stream

4. jump (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.

Example: To advance by jumps.

5. jump (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An effort; an attempt; a venture.

Example: Our fortune lies / Upon this jump.

6. jump (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A dislocation in a stratum; a fault.

7. jump (adv) — sense 7

Definition: Exactly; precisely

Example: Thus twice before, and jump at this dead hour,
With martial stalk hath he gone by our watch.

8. jump (adj) — sense 8

Definition: Exact; matched; fitting; precise.

Example: jump names