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To jump or leap, to a great height, or with great force
“He would then run across the toolbox and leap into the air like a flying squirrel with his arms held wide open.”
(leap over) To jump or leap over something, such as an obstacle
“The third, younger and smaller, couldn't leap over the fence. Instead, it ran along the perimeter.”
To move or react quickly or suddenly
“You will quickly realize that people may be somewhat tempted by the carrot, but will leap into action to avoid the stick.”
To arrive at hastily, especially a decision
“The shrewd insight, the fertile hunch, or the sudden leap to a decision can be the most valuable coin of the executive at work.”
To accept (an opportunity) eagerly
“While I'm on the topic, let me leap at the opportunity to discredit a flawed piece of advice many people get at some point in their writing lives.”
To increase, especially suddenly or dramatically
“We expect sales to leap significantly this year compared to the year prior.”
To move hurriedly or as by bouncing or twitching
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To move about or around quickly and randomly
To jump or dive quickly and energetically
To leave or exit
Plural for a forceful jump or quick movement
“Haaland celebrated his fifth league goal of the season with a leap into the air.”
Plural for a dramatic or sudden increase in the level, amount or degree of something
“The supply situation in itself does not seem to provide sufficient rationale for the leap in gas prices.”
Plural for a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
Plural for a risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge
Plural for something invented through research and development
Plural for an instance of transitioning from one state or subject to another
Plural for an act of jumping down from a surface
Plural for a sudden evasive maneuver to avoid an obstacle or danger
Plural for an act of running somewhere suddenly and rapidly
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