jumped
v. A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒəmpt// UK //dʒˈʌmpt// jumped
v. moved your body quickly off the ground by using your legs. You can also use it to describe a sudden increase in a number or price.
v. pushed oneself off a surface into the air using the muscles in the legs and feet. Past tense and past participle form; can also describe a sudden, significant increase in value or quantity.
The cat jumped onto the sofa.
The athlete jumped over the final hurdle to win the gold medal.
Stock prices jumped significantly following the announcement of the merger, catching many short-term investors by surprise and triggering a wave of automated buying.
Usage
The verb is both transitive and intransitive. When used to mean 'attacked suddenly', it is informal and transitive.