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jump to it

B2 informal intransitive
In simple words

To start doing something right now without wasting any time.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To start acting immediately and with urgency, especially when ordered to.

"When the sergeant gives an order, you jump to it — there's no discussion."

Usage notes

Often used as an imperative ('jump to it!'). Has a military or authoritative tone. Can sound bossy or impatient. Common in British English. Implies that someone needs to stop delaying and act with urgency.

Commonly used with

immediately now quickly order command expect

Forms

Base
jump to it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jumps to it
he/she/it
Past simple
jumped to it
yesterday
Past participle
jumped to it
have + pp
-ing form
jumping to it
continuous

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