(verb) to accept something eagerly
Example Sentence:
A: Are you going to go to Vancouver to study English?
B: Yeah, I decided to jump at the chance because it’s such a great opportunity!
The young fashion designer jumped at the chance to go and work for Louis Vuitton.
(verb) to do something without a lot of thought or planning
Example Sentence:
I decided to jump into a new career, so I signed up for cooking classes.
I wanted to make a change in my life, so I jumped into learning a new hobby. Now I can play guitar.
(verb) to act before the proper or correct time
Example Sentences:
A: Look at that girl over there. She’s so beautiful. I think I’m going to ask her to marry me!
B: There’s no need to jump the gun. Maybe you should ask her to dance first….
The nervous young student jumped the gun when he went to his exam 5 hours early.
Teenager: I’m going to go to Harvard and do an Undergraduate degree. Then I’m going to study Law, and become a successful and rich lawyer. After that, I’m going to go into politics and maybe become the President.
Dad: Okay son, but aren’t you jumping the gun. Focus on getting into Harvard first, and then make your decisions.
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