jump up
To quickly stand up or bounce up into the air.
Meanings
To rise quickly into the air or stand up suddenly by jumping.
"She jumped up from her seat when she heard her name called."
To increase suddenly and significantly, especially in number or price.
"The temperature jumped up by ten degrees overnight, which was very unusual for March."
(Caribbean English) To dance and celebrate, especially at a carnival or festive event.
"The whole street was jumping up to the steel drum music during the festival."
Very common in everyday English. Used literally for physical jumping and figuratively for sudden increases ('prices jumped up'). Also used in the Caribbean English expression 'jump up' meaning to celebrate or dance, especially at carnival.
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