Jump at Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈæt
JUMP-at
dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈæt
jump-AT
Definition
To quickly accept or take an opportunity because you are eager or excited about it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with 'opportunity', 'offer', or 'chance'. Conveys eagerness and positivity; can sound a bit informal. Often used to describe someone reacting enthusiastically to good news or a proposal. Not used for physical jumping.
Spanish: aprovechar (una oportunidad) - aceptar con entusiasmoPortuguese (BR): agarrar (uma oportunidade) - aceitar com entusiasmoPortuguese (PT): aproveitar (uma oportunidade) - aceitar com entusiasmoChinese (Simplified): 迫不及待地接受 - 抓住（机会）Chinese (Traditional): 迫不及待地接受 - 抓住（機會）Hindi: झपट लेना (मौका) - उत्साह से स्वीकार करनाArabic: ينتهز (فرصة) - يقبل بحماسBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - সাথে সাথেই গ্রহণ করাRussian: схватиться за - ухватиться за (шанс)Japanese: 飛びつくVietnamese: chớp lấy - nắm lấy ngayKorean: 덥석 받아들이다 - 기회에 뛰어들다Turkish: hemen atlamak - fırsatı kaçırmamakUrdu: فوراً قبول کرناIndonesian: langsung menerima - menyambar (kesempatan)
Example Sentences
When I offered her the job, she jumped at the chance.
basic
He would jump at the offer to travel abroad.
basic
They all jumped at the opportunity to meet the famous actor.
basic
If you ask Tom to help, he’ll probably jump at it.
natural
I wouldn’t jump at that deal without reading the fine print first.
natural
Everyone’s looking for a job—people will jump at anything right now.
natural