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."
jump to it
B2 informal intransitive
To act immediately and with energy, usually in response to a command or urgent situation.
In plain English
To start doing something right now without wasting any time.
What does "jump to it" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "jump to it"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
immediately now quickly order command expect
How to conjugate "jump to it"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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