Leap on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LEEP-on
lˈiːp/ /ˈɒn
LEEP-on
Definition
To jump onto something or someone quickly; also used figuratively to take immediate advantage of an opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often energetic; literal use is when talking about physical movement, for example 'leap on a chair.' Figuratively, it describes acting without hesitation, as in 'leap on a business offer.' Not as common as simply 'jump on' for literal jumping.
Spanish: saltar sobre - lanzarse sobre - aprovechar rápidamente (fig.)Portuguese (BR): pular em cima - aproveitar (fig.)Portuguese (PT): saltar para cima de - aproveitar (fig.)Chinese (Simplified): 跳上 - 抓住机会 (比喻)Chinese (Traditional): 跳上 - 抓住機會 (比喻)Hindi: ऊपर कूद पड़ना - जल्दी से अवसर लेना (रूपक)Arabic: قفز على - استغل بسرعة (مجازي)Bengali: উপর ঝাঁপানো - সুযোগের সদ্ব্যবহার করা (রূপক)Russian: прыгнуть на - быстро воспользоваться (перен.)Japanese: 飛び乗る - 機会に飛びつく（比喩）Vietnamese: nhảy lên - chớp lấy cơ hội (bóng)Korean: 위로 뛰어오르다 - 기회를 재빨리 잡다 (비유)Turkish: üzerine atlamak - fırsatı hemen değerlendirmek (mecaz)Urdu: پر کود پڑنا - فوراً موقعہ پکڑنا (استعارہ)Indonesian: melompat ke atas - segera memanfaatkan (kiasan)
Example Sentences
The cat leaped on the table.
basic
He leaped on the chance to travel abroad.
basic
The dog leaped on the bed happily.
basic
The team was quick to leap on their rival’s mistake.
natural
Everyone seemed to leap on her suggestion.
natural
If you see an opportunity, don’t hesitate to leap on it.
natural