leap
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɫip// UK //lˈiːp// leap
n. a big jump or a sudden, large change. You use this when someone moves forward quickly in their work or life.
n. a forceful jump or a sudden, significant transition or increase in progress. Often used metaphorically to describe a major advancement in knowledge or status.
The athlete took a great leap over the hurdle.
Switching to the new software was a huge leap forward for our team's productivity.
The discovery of the new vaccine represents a significant leap in medical science, potentially saving millions of lives over the next decade.
Usage
Commonly used in the idiomatic phrase 'a leap of faith' or paired with the adjective 'giant'.