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”
Synonymsjumpthe distance leaped (or to be leaped)
“a leap of 10 feet”
verb
move forward by leaps and bounds
“The horse bounded across the meadow”
“The child leapt across the puddle”
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
“leap into fame”
“jump to a conclusion”
Synonymsjumpjump down from an elevated point
“the parachutist didn't want to jump”
“every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge”
cause to jump or leap
“the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop”
Synonymsjump
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University