jump at
phrasal verb
jumped at; jumping at; jumps at
: to eagerly take (a chance, offer, etc.)
She jumped at the chance/opportunity to show her boss what she could do.
He jumped at the offer of a better job.
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The Croatian big man chose Denver over reigning EuroLeague champion Panathinaikos last July in free agency, jumping at the opportunity to contribute to an NBA title contender with two other Balkan players in the locker room, including star center Nikola Jokic.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
While ski bums may jump at the chance to own a new build with superior access to some of Colorado’s best skiing, the Independence Townhomes are offering another perk to sweeten the deal: two lifetime Epic Passes, valid for up to 60 years.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The Cardinals have been looking to shed payroll the entire offseason and would jump at the chance to offload Fedde's contract.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The jump image drew comparisons to a viral image of Musk jumping at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in October.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
While ski bums may jump at the chance to own a new build with superior access to some of Colorado’s best skiing, the Independence Townhomes are offering another perk to sweeten the deal: two lifetime Epic Passes, valid for up to 60 years.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
The Cardinals have been looking to shed payroll the entire offseason and would jump at the chance to offload Fedde's contract.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The jump image drew comparisons to a viral image of Musk jumping at a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in October.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Jump at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20at. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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