Definitions

1. noun

a sudden movement upward or forward; a jump.

“The horse took a leap over the fence.”

2. verb

to spring or jump suddenly, often with a high clearance.

“The children leaped with excitement when they heard the news.”

3. verb

to pass or go quickly over or through something.

“The skier leaped over the moguls on the mountain.”

4. verb

to move quickly from one stage or level to another.

“She leaped to a new job opportunity after graduation.”

5. verb

to think or come to a decision suddenly.

“She leaped to the conclusion that it was a bad idea.”

6. noun

a forward or upward movement, especially one that is sudden.

“The leap of a frog across the pond was impressive.”

7. noun

a sudden change or improvement.

“The company’s new policy was a leap forward in employee benefits.”

8. noun

a sudden or unexpected increase in something.

“The leap in housing prices was causing a lot of stress for the buyers.”