The jump on Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
thuh JUMP-on, thuh JUMP-awn, thee JUMP-on, thee JUMP-awn
ðə, ði/ /dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈɒn
thuh JUMP-on, thee JUMP-on
Definition
To get an advantage over someone, often by acting before them or being quicker.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used competitively ('get the jump on the competition'). It generally implies quick thinking or action. Common with 'get/have the jump on'. Not literal—don’t use with physical jumping.
Spanish: ventaja - tomar la delanteraPortuguese (BR): vantagem - sair na frentePortuguese (PT): vantagem - adiantar-seChinese (Simplified): 占先机 - 抢先Chinese (Traditional): 搶先機 - 搶先Hindi: बढ़त - पहलArabic: الأسبقية - ميزة البدايةBengali: আগে থাকা - এগিয়ে থাকাRussian: преимущество - опередитьJapanese: 有利なスタート - 先手を打つVietnamese: lợi thế trước - đi trướcKorean: 앞서감 - 선점Turkish: avantaj - öne geçmekUrdu: سبقت - برتری حاصل کرناIndonesian: lebih dulu - keunggulan
Example Sentences
We got the jump on the other team by starting early.
basic
She always tries to get the jump on her classmates in class discussions.
basic
If you finish your homework now, you’ll have the jump on tomorrow.
basic
He’s got the jump on everyone when it comes to tech trends.
natural
We need to get the jump on our competitors before the sale goes live.
natural
She managed to get the jump on me and finished the project first.
natural