jump up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Meanings
Spring upward into the air
Why “up”? A person or thing moves from a lower place or position to a higher one.
“The child jumped up to catch the ball.”
“The cat jumped up onto the chair.”
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Jump up means spring upward into the air. Jump in means eagerly enter a discussion.
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jump in
A contrast learners often mix up
Eagerly enter a discussion; Start something without hesitation
call up
Same up pattern: upward
Telephone someone; Order someone to join military service; Display information on a screen or computer; Bring a memory or feeling vividly to mind; Select a player for a higher-level team
climb up
Same up pattern: upward
Ascend by gripping or stepping
get up
Same up pattern: upward
Move from lying or sitting to an upright or standing position; Increase in strength
hold up
Same up pattern: upward
Raise and keep raised; Delay a person or process
lift up
Same up pattern: upward
Raise something with force
look up
Same up pattern: upward
Direct your eyes upward; Search for information in a book or online; Start to become better; Admire and respect someone (look up to)
pick up
Same up pattern: upward
Lift something off a surface; Collect a person or thing, especially in a vehicle; Acquire a skill, language or habit gradually and informally; Improve or get better, of business, weather, health or mood; Detect a faint signal, smell or piece of information
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