leap

What is the Definition of leap?

Noun:

  1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  2. an abrupt transition
  3. a sudden and decisive increase
  4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

Verb:

  1. move forward by leaps and bounds
  2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
  3. jump down from an elevated point
  4. cause to jump or leap

How can I use leap in a sentence?

With one great leap, Harry managed to grab the key, slam the door, and lock it.

Dudley's mouth fell open in horror, but Harry's heart gave a leap.

A quantum leap in technology changed the way we communicate. - Квантовый скачок в технологии изменил способ нашего общения.

A quantum leap in technology changed everything. - Квантовый скачок в технологии изменил всё.

The cat made a great leap onto the table. - Кот сделал великолепный прыжок на стол.


Other meanings of leap (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
leap
  • прыгать, прыжок, скачок
leapfrog
  • чехарда
leapfrog test
  • тест "чехарда". программа, тестирующая память, пересылая себя на непосредственно соседний участок памяти и передавая управление созданной
  • копии; таким образом проверяется
  • вся память
leapt
  • прыгнул


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