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Definition leap in British English

leap verb

verb
/liːp/
1

to move somewhere suddenly and quickly

Example

She leapt to her feet (=suddenly stood up) when she saw me.

Example

The suspect was seen leaping into a car and speeding off.

Example

He leapt out of bed.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2

to jump into the air or over a long distance

Example

People were forced to leap to safety from the burning building.

Example

She leapt into the air with joy.

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap
2.1

to jump over something

Example

The horse leapt the fence and galloped off down the track.

Synonyms and related words
jump bound leap
Example

Sales have leapt 43% this quarter.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead improve recover look up
4

to suddenly change to another time or situation, for example in a film

Example

The action then leaps forward to 1989, when Rose is an elderly woman.

Synonyms and related words
transition change turn into
Definition leap in British English