leap up
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To jump up fast from where you are sitting or lying, or to go up by a big amount quickly.
Literal meaning: To jump upward from a lower position.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To rise quickly to one's feet, often in surprise, excitement, or urgency.
"He leaped up from his chair when he heard his name called."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
neutral
To increase suddenly and sharply in number, level, or value.
"House prices leaped up by 15% in just one quarter."
Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 neutral
To move swiftly upward through the air.
"The flames leaped up into the night sky."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The literal sense is common in narrative writing and everyday speech. The figurative sense (of numbers, prices, etc.) is frequent in news and business contexts.
Commonly used with
feet chair seat prices numbers temperature
Forms
Base
leap up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
leaps up
he/she/it
Past simple
leaped up
yesterday
Past participle
leaped up
have + pp
-ing form
leaping up
continuous
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