jumps, jumped, jumping
to jump out
phrasal verb
To move suddenly from a place or position
- 1The cat jumped out from behind the couch.
- 2He jumped out of the car quickly.
Imagine you are standing in a room and then quickly leave that room. That is what it means to jump out. It is when you move suddenly from where you are to a different place or position without warning.
Remember, "jump out" can also mean to surprise or shock someone. So, be careful not to confuse it with simply moving quickly.
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in a storage area
Unexpected Encounter
Thomas
I was just stacking these boxes when a cat jumped out from behind them.
Sarah
Really? That must have startled you!
Thomas
Yeah, I didn't expect anything to be hiding there.
Sarah
Let's make sure there are no more surprises.
at the poolside
Surprise at the Poolside
Kenneth
I was just relaxing when a frog suddenly jumped out of the water.
Susan
That must have startled you!
Kenneth
It did, but it was kind of funny too.
Susan
I can imagine! Frogs can be quite the surprise.
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Similar to "to jump out":
- 1leap out
- 2spring out