Definitions

1. noun

a method of jumping over an obstacle, in which one jumps over the obstacle and lands on the back of the person or animal who is about to cross it.

“The children learned to play leapfrog on the playground.”

2. verb

to jump over something, especially by jumping on the back of someone or something

“The hikers had to leapfrog over the deep puddles on the trail.”

3. verb

to move forward by stages, especially by passing over intermediate steps or stages

“The company had to leapfrog to the latest technology in order to stay competitive.”

4. noun

something that allows or makes it possible for one thing to pass over another thing, often in a way that is difficult or impossible for something else to do

“The new highway was a leapfrog for the community, providing access to the city without having to take a long detour.”