leap

Definitions of leap in various dictionaries:

noun - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

noun - an abrupt transition

noun - a sudden and decisive increase

noun - the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

verb - move forward by leaps and bounds

verb - pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

verb - jump down from an elevated point

verb - cause to jump or leap

To spring or bound upward from or as if from the ground; jump: leaped over the wall; salmon leaping upriver.

To move quickly or abruptly from one condition or subject to another: always leaping to conclusions.

To act impulsively: leaped at the opportunity to travel.

To jump over: couldn’t leap the brook.

To cause to leap: leap a horse over a hurdle.

The act of leaping; a jump.

A place jumped over or from.

The distance cleared in a leap.

An abrupt or precipitous passage, shift, or transition: a leap from rags to riches.

verb - to spring off the ground