Meaning & use
jump into
Last updated
Meanings
phrasetransitive
To leap or move quickly into a place, especially water or a vehicle.
Grammar: Takes an object after 'into': jump into the pool.
Patterns
- jump into something
The kids jumped into the lake as soon as we arrived.
She jumped into the taxi and told the driver to hurry.
He jumped into the pool without checking how deep it was.
phrasetransitive
To start doing something suddenly and with energy, often without much planning.
Grammar: Takes an object after 'into': jump into a new project.
Patterns
- jump into something
After graduation, he jumped into a career in marketing.
Don't jump into a decision before you have all the facts.
She jumped into the conversation without waiting for an opening.
Word forms
| third person singular | jumps into |
|---|---|
| past tense | jumped into |
| past participle | jumped into |
| -ing form | jumping into |
Common combinations
- jump into the water
- He jumped into the water to cool off.
- jump into a car
- They jumped into a car and drove to the airport.
- jump into a conversation
- It's rude to jump into a conversation without listening first.
- jump into action
- The team jumped into action when the alarm sounded.
- jump into bed
- The children jumped into bed when they heard the story.
Synonyms and how they differ
- leap into
- More literary or dramatic; often used for a single big jump.
- plunge into
- Suggests going deep into water or starting something with force.
- dive into
- Common for entering water headfirst or starting an activity eagerly.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: jump into or jump at?
jump into vs jump at
'Jump at' means to accept an opportunity eagerly, while 'jump into' means to enter or start something.
Practice
Choose the correct sentence:
Choose one answer.
The object follows 'into' directly: 'jumped into the pool'. The other options have incorrect word order.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “jump into”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.