Leap up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫip/ /ˈəp
LEEP-up
lˈiːp/ /ˈʌp
LEEP-up
Definition
To jump quickly up from a lower position, often because of surprise, excitement, or energy.
Usage & Nuances
More dramatic than simply 'stand up'; often used for sudden physical movement, or as a metaphor (e.g., 'leap up in popularity'). Less formal, common in stories and spoken English. Not interchangeable with 'jump up' in fixed expressions.
Spanish: saltar - levantarse de un saltoPortuguese (BR): pular - saltar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): saltar - erguer-se de um saltoChinese (Simplified): 跳起来Chinese (Traditional): 跳起來Hindi: ऊपर कूदनाArabic: يقفز لأعلىBengali: হঠাৎ উঠে লাফানো - দ্রুত উঠে পড়াRussian: вскочить - подпрыгнутьJapanese: 飛び上がるVietnamese: nhảy lênKorean: 벌떡 일어나다 - 뛰어오르다Turkish: birdenbire ayağa fırlamak - zıplamakUrdu: اچانک اُچھل کر کھڑا ہونا - فوراً اچھل جاناIndonesian: meloncat naik - melompat bangkit
Example Sentences
The cat suddenly leaped up onto the table.
basic
He leapt up when he heard his name.
basic
The children leapt up to catch the ball.
basic
She leapt up from her chair when she saw the spider.
natural
My heart leapt up when I heard the good news.
natural
Sales of the new phone leapt up after the ad campaign.
natural