JUMP-4
22 / 09 / 2011
JUMP-4: meaning and examples
Good morning once again.
Today we complete our review of expressions with the English word JUMP.
Today's 1st expression with JUMP is: to jump ship
Meaning: this expression originally meant to leave the ship on which you were serving, without permission. Today it can also mean to leave an organization or a company that you belong to, suddenly and unexpectedly.
Example 1:
The CEO of our Japanese affiliate jumped ship about a week ago, with no warning, which is why my boss has asked me to take over as CEO.
Today's 2nd expression with JUMP is: to keep/stay one jump ahead (of someone)
Meaning: to keep your advantage over someone, especially your competitors, by taking action before they do or by making sure you know more than they do.
Example 2:
Apple is able to stay one jump ahead of it competitors by constantly innovating and releasing new, very attractive products.
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Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
See you tomorrow.
Today we complete our review of expressions with the English word JUMP.
Today's 1st expression with JUMP is: to jump ship
Meaning: this expression originally meant to leave the ship on which you were serving, without permission. Today it can also mean to leave an organization or a company that you belong to, suddenly and unexpectedly.
Example 1:
The CEO of our Japanese affiliate jumped ship about a week ago, with no warning, which is why my boss has asked me to take over as CEO.
Today's 2nd expression with JUMP is: to keep/stay one jump ahead (of someone)
Meaning: to keep your advantage over someone, especially your competitors, by taking action before they do or by making sure you know more than they do.
Example 2:
Apple is able to stay one jump ahead of it competitors by constantly innovating and releasing new, very attractive products.
If you have any questions about today's Daily Vitamin, you can post your comments by clicking on the "Add a Comment" button in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
Remember that tomorrow we will send the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
See you tomorrow.
