ALL meanings of jump all over someone
jump all o·ver some·one
J j - noun jump all over someone Mathematics. the difference in limit values at a jump discontinuity of a given function. 1
- noun jump all over someone Automotive. jump-start (def 1). 1
- adjective jump all over someone Jazz. of, relating to, or characteristic of swing. of, relating to, or characteristic of jazz; played at a bright tempo. 1
- adverb jump all over someone Obsolete. exactly; precisely. 1
- idioms jump all over someone get / have the jump on, to get or have a head start or an initial advantage over: They got the jump on us in selling the item, but we finally caught up. 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump aboard / on board, to join a group, activity, etc., especially one that has been operating or functioning for some time: After some hesitation, he jumped aboard and contributed heavily to the campaign. 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump all over someone, to reprimand; criticize: You don't have to jump all over me just because I'm a little late. 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump bail. bail1 (def 8). 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump down someone's throat. throat (def 12). 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump in / into with both feet, to join or enter into exuberantly, eagerly, hastily, etc. 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump ship. ship1 (def 15). 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump the gun. gun1 (def 15). 1
- idioms jump all over someone jump the shark. shark1 (def 2). 1
- idioms jump all over someone on the jump, in a hurry; running about: Lively youngsters keep their parents on the jump. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to rise suddenly or quickly: He jumped from his seat when she entered. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to move or jerk suddenly, as from surprise or shock: He jumped when the firecracker exploded. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to obey quickly and energetically; hustle: The waiter was told to jump when the captain signaled. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone Informal. to be full of activity; bustle: The whole town is jumping with excitement. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to start a campaign, program, military attack, etc.; launch an activity, especially of major proportions (usually followed by off): The march jumped off early in the morning. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone Checkers. to move from one side of an opponent's piece to a vacant square on the opposite side, thus capturing the opponent's piece. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to rise suddenly in amount, price, etc.: Costs jumped again this quarter. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to pass abruptly, ignoring intervening steps or deliberation: to jump to a conclusion. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to change abruptly: The traffic light jumped from green to red. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to move or change suddenly, haphazardly, aimlessly, or after a short period: He jumped from job to job. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to pass or go aimlessly: He jumped from one thing to another without being able to concentrate on anything. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to omit letters, numbers, etc.; skip: This typewriter jumps and needs repairing. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to parachute from an airplane. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to take eagerly; seize (often followed by at): He jumped at the offer of a free trip. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to enter into something with vigor (usually followed by in or into): She jumped into the discussion right away. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone to advance rapidly from one level to another, especially in rank; pass through or skip intermediate stages in a forward or upward progression: He jumped from clerk to general manager in a year. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone Movies. (of a shot or frame) to fail to line up properly with the preceding or following frames because of a mechanical fault in the camera or projector. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone Bridge. to make a jump bid: She jumped from three clubs to four spades. 1
- verb without object jump all over someone Journalism. (of newspaper copy) to continue on a subsequent page, following intervening copy (opposed to turn). 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to leap or spring over: to jump a narrow stream. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to cause to leap: She jumped the horse over the fence. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to skip or pass over; bypass: to jump the third grade in school. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to elevate or advance, especially in rank, by causing to skip or pass rapidly through intermediate stages: The boss jumped his son from mail clerk to plant manager. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to move past or start before (a signal); anticipate: One car jumped the red light and collided with a truck. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to increase sharply: The store jumped its prices. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Checkers. to capture (an opponent's piece) by leaping over. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to attack or pounce upon without warning, as from ambush: The thugs jumped him in a dark alley. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Bridge. to raise (the bid) by more than necessary to reach the next bidding level, especially as a signal to one's partner. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Informal. to abscond from; leave: The robbers jumped town. to flee or escape from. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to seize or occupy illegally or forcibly (a mining claim or the like), as on the ground of some flaw in the holder's title. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone (of trains, trolleys, etc.) to spring off or leave (the track). 1
- verb with object jump all over someone to get on board (a train, bus, etc.) quickly or with little planning or preparation for the trip: He jumped a plane for Chicago. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Journalism. to continue (a story) from one page to another over intervening copy. 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Metalworking. to thicken (a bar or the like) by striking the end; upset (often followed by up). 1
- verb with object jump all over someone Slang: Vulgar. to engage in an act of coitus with. 1