Dictionary definition · leap
noun
- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
- an abrupt transition"a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
- a sudden and decisive increase"a jump in attendance"
- the distance leaped (or to be leaped)"a leap of 10 feet"
verb
- move forward by leaps and bounds"The horse bounded across the meadow"
- pass abruptly from one state or topic to another"leap into fame"
- jump down from an elevated point"the parachutist didn't want to jump"
- cause to jump or leap"the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).