leap meaning and definition

LEAP noun

Definition of leap (noun)

1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
   • synonyms: bounce, bound, leaping, saltation, spring
2. an abrupt transition
   • "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
   • synonyms: jump, saltation
3. a sudden and decisive increase
   • "a jump in attendance"
   • synonyms: jump
4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
   • "a leap of 10 feet"

LEAP verb

Definition of leap (verb)

1. move forward by leaps and bounds
   • "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
   • synonyms: bound, jump, spring
2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
   • "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another"
   • synonyms: jump
3. jump down from an elevated point
   • "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"
   • synonyms: jump, jump off
4. cause to jump or leap
   • "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
   • synonyms: jump