jump on verb3 •To board a vehicle.Jump on a nº9 bus, and it will take you more or less to the door. •To take immediate action regarding; to avail oneself of without delay.Community banks can jump on the opportunity to make changes. — 2003 •To attack verbally, to criticise excessively.I hate the way she's always jumping on me for the slightest little mistake. formsjumped on · jumping on · jumps on