English Reference
verb · noun

skipping

v. · n.
US /ˈskɪpɪŋ/ UK /skˈɪpɪŋ/ skip·ping

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    v.moving forward by taking short, light jumps on one foot and then the other.

    v.moving forward with a light, rhythmic gait involving a hop on each foot in turn.

    Simple

    The children were skipping down the path toward the playground.

    In context

    The toddler went skipping across the lawn, her joyful movement reflecting the excitement of the afternoon garden party.

    trudgingshuffling
  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    v.deciding not to do something or leaving something out of a list.

    v.intentionally omitting or bypassing a step, item, or scheduled event.

    Simple

    I am skipping breakfast today because I have a very early meeting.

    In context

    By skipping the introductory chapters, the student missed several foundational concepts essential for understanding the advanced modules.

  3. 03 A2 Elementary British English Sport

    n.the activity or exercise of jumping over a rope that you swing.

    n.the physical activity or competitive sport of jumping over a revolving rope.

    Simple

    Ten minutes of skipping is a great way to warm up before a workout.

    In context

    The boxer incorporated skipping into his daily routine to improve his footwork and cardiovascular endurance.

    Usage

    Commonly called 'jump rope' in American English.

    jump rope
  4. 04 C1 Advanced Formal

    n.the act of leaving something out or jumping over a part.

    n.the instance or act of bypassing a specific segment of data or a sequence.

    Simple

    The skipping of certain details in the report made it hard to understand.

    In context

    The systematic skipping of safety protocols led to a formal investigation by the regulatory board.

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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