Jump upon Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəmp/ /əˈpɑn
JUMP uh-PAHN
dʒˈʌmp/ /əpˈɒn
jump uh-PON
Definition
To physically leap onto something or to quickly act on an opportunity, idea, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Can be used literally (e.g., jumping onto a table) or figuratively (e.g., seizing opportunities). More formal or bookish than "jump on," which is common in speech. Common in instructions or literature. Be careful: "jump on" can also mean to criticize someone, while "jump upon" does not carry this meaning.
Spanish: saltar sobrePortuguese (BR): pular sobrePortuguese (PT): saltar sobreChinese (Simplified): 跳到…上Chinese (Traditional): 跳到…上Hindi: पर कूदनाArabic: يقفز علىBengali: উপর লাফানো - সুযোগের সদ্ব্যবহার করাRussian: запрыгнуть на - воспользоваться (возможностью)Japanese: 飛び乗る - （機会などに）飛びつくVietnamese: nhảy lên - nắm bắt (cơ hội)Korean: 위에 뛰어오르다 - (기회를) 잡다Turkish: üzerine atlamak - fırsatı değerlendirmekUrdu: پر چھلانگ لگانا - موقع سے فائدہ اٹھاناIndonesian: meloncat ke atas - memanfaatkan (kesempatan)
Example Sentences
The cat jumped upon the table.
basic
He jumped upon the chance to travel abroad.
basic
Children love to jump upon the bed.
basic
As soon as the deal was offered, she jumped upon it.
natural
If you see a good idea, don't hesitate to jump upon it.
natural
Everyone wanted to jump upon the opportunity when tickets went on sale.
natural