to jump a line
1jump the line — jump the ˈqueue idiom (BrE) (US jump the ˈline) to go to the front of a line of people without waiting for your turn Main entry: ↑jumpidiom …
2jump in line — ► jump the queue (or N. Amer. jump in line) 1) move ahead of one s proper place in a queue of people. 2) take unfair precedence over others. Main Entry: ↑jump …
3jump the line — cut to the front of a line …
4jump — ► VERB 1) push oneself off the ground using the muscles in one s legs and feet. 2) move over, onto, or down from by jumping. 3) move suddenly and quickly. 4) make a sudden involuntary movement in surprise. 5) (jump at/on) accept eagerly. 6)… …
5jump the queue — ► jump the queue (or N. Amer. jump in line) 1) move ahead of one s proper place in a queue of people. 2) take unfair precedence over others. Main Entry: ↑jump …
6jump — 1 /dZVmp/ verb 1 UPWARDS a) (I) to push yourself suddenly up in the air using your legs (+ over/across/onto etc): He jumped over the wall and ran off. | jump up and down: The kids love jumping up and down on their beds. | jump clear (=jump out of …
7jump the queue — phrasal Britain 1. : to go ahead of a waiting line (as at a theater window) attempt to jump the queue is to court disaster London Calling 2. : to seek to obtain something in advance of one s turn : obtain preferential treatment jumping the allied …
8jump — jump1 [ dʒʌmp ] verb *** ▸ 1 move off ground ▸ 2 move because of shock ▸ 3 increase very quickly ▸ 4 move between ideas etc. ▸ 5 do something when told to ▸ 6 attack ▸ 7 not work smoothly ▸ 8 start car ▸ 9 (try to) have sex with ▸ + PHRASES 1. )… …
9jump the queue — British to move in front of people who have been waiting for longer than you have. The American expression is jump in line …
10jump — [jump] vi. [< ?] 1. to move oneself suddenly from the ground, etc. by using the leg muscles; leap; spring 2. to be moved with a jerk; bob; bounce 3. to parachute from an aircraft 4. to move, act, or react energetically or eagerly: often with… …
