jumper
gb/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/ us/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/
A2
English
pulóver, kötényruha, ugró, átkötő, jumper, ejtőernyős, tempódobás, tempó
NOUN
A2
1
pulóver
A1
Usage pattern:
wear a jumper; put on a jumper
It got chilly, so I put on a jumper.
Hűvös lett, ezért felvettem egy pulóvert.
She wore a grey jumper with jeans and boots.
Szürke pulóvert viselt farmerrel és csizmával.
This jumper is too warm for spring.
Learner examples
I am wearing a jumper.
Pulóver van rajtam.
My jumper is blue.
Kék a pulóverem.
Common mistake:
In American English, this is usually called a sweater; jumper can mean a type of dress.
Meaning
a knitted sweater
Collocations
wool jumper
|knitted jumper
|cashmere jumper
|black jumper
|striped jumper
|warm jumper
|jumper dress (different meaning)
|put on a jumper
|take off a jumper
|wear a jumper
Synonyms
sweater (More common in American English.)
|
pullover (Often suggests a sweater you pull on over your head.)
Antonyms
T-shirt (Much lighter top, not a warm knit.)
Themes
clothing
|daily_life
|weather
Definition
A warm sweater you wear on your upper body.
A warm piece of clothing, usually knitted, that covers the upper body and is put on over the head.
NOUN
B1
2
kötényruha
B2
Usage pattern:
wear a jumper over [a shirt/blouse]
She wore a black jumper over a white blouse.
Fekete kötényruhát viselt fehér blúz fölött.
The school uniform includes a navy jumper and a polo shirt.
Az iskolai egyenruha része egy sötétkék kötényruha és egy galléros póló.
I bought a denim jumper to layer in winter.
Learner examples
She wears a jumper over a shirt.
Kötényruhát visel egy ing fölött.
Common mistake:
This meaning is common in American English; in British English it is often called a pinafore (dress).
Meaning
a sleeveless dress worn over a top
Collocations
school jumper
|denim jumper
|corduroy jumper
|jumper skirt
|jumper dress
|wear a jumper over a blouse
|sleeveless jumper
|knee-length jumper
|black jumper
|button-front jumper
Synonyms
pinafore (British term; often implies being worn over a top.)
|
pinafore dress (More explicit than pinafore alone.)
Antonyms
top (An upper-body garment, not a dress.)
Themes
clothing
|school
|fashion
Definition
A sleeveless dress you wear over a shirt.
A sleeveless dress that is typically worn over a blouse, shirt, or sweater.
NOUN
B2
3
ugró
B1
Usage pattern:
[a] jumper; [a] long/high/triple jumper
She’s one of the best high jumpers in the country.
Ő az ország egyik legjobb magasugrója.
He was always a powerful jumper, even as a kid.
Már gyerekként is nagy ugróereje volt.
The show jumper cleared every fence cleanly.
Learner examples
He is a very good jumper.
Nagyon jó ugró.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse with the clothing meaning (sweater/dress).
Meaning
a person who jumps
Collocations
high jumper
|long jumper
|triple jumper
|good jumper
|strong jumper
|elite jumper
|show jumper
|jumper over the fence
|champion jumper
|Olympic jumper
Synonyms
leaper (Less common; often sounds literary or descriptive.)
|
athlete (More general; not specific to jumping.)
Antonyms
non-jumper (Not a standard word; used only in specific contexts.)
Themes
sports
|fitness
Definition
A person who jumps, especially in sports.
A person who jumps, especially someone who does jumping as a sport or activity.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
connect [something] with a jumper; set [a device] using jumpers
Use a jumper to connect the two terminals for testing.
Kösd össze a két érintkezőt egy átkötővel a teszteléshez.
I moved the jumper to change the board’s settings.
Áthelyeztem az átkötőt, hogy megváltoztassam a panel beállításait.
The kit includes jumper wires in different lengths.
Learner examples
This jumper connects two pins.
Ez az átkötő két tüskét köt össze.
Common mistake:
Not the same as jumper cables for a car (those are much thicker and longer).
Meaning
a short wire for electrical connection
Collocations
jumper wire
|jumper lead (electronics)
|jumper pin
|jumper header
|jumper setting
|jumper cap
|jumper block
|move a jumper
|remove a jumper
|install a jumper
Synonyms
link (Common in technical documentation for a small connecting piece.)
|
shunt (Often implies a specific electrical function; more technical.)
Antonyms
open circuit (The connection is not made.)
Themes
electronics
|technology
|diy
Definition
A short wire used to connect parts of a circuit.
A short wire or plug used to connect two points in an electrical or electronic circuit, often to configure or test equipment.
NOUN
B2
5
ejtőernyős
B1
Usage pattern:
[a] skydiver/BASE jumper; [a] experienced jumper
The jumper checked his canopy before boarding the plane.
Az ejtőernyős ellenőrizte az ernyőkupoláját, mielőtt beszállt a gépbe.
As the first jumper out, she set the pace for the group.
Első ugróként ő adta meg a tempót a csoportnak.
The rescue team searched for a missing BASE jumper.
Learner examples
He is a skydiving jumper.
Ő ejtőernyős.
Common mistake:
Often used with a modifier (skydiving jumper, BASE jumper); alone it may sound unclear without context.
Meaning
a person who parachutes
Collocations
BASE jumper
|experienced jumper
|first-time jumper
|the lead jumper
|jumpers exit the plane
|parachute jumper
|jumper training
|jumper safety
|solo jumper
|tandem jumper
Synonyms
skydiver (Most common general term for the sport.)
|
parachutist (Slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
spectator (Watches rather than participates.)
Themes
sports
|travel
|risk
Definition
A person who jumps with a parachute.
A person who jumps from an aircraft or high place using a parachute, especially in skydiving or BASE jumping.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
6
tempódobás
C1
tempó
C1
Usage pattern:
hit/sink/drain a jumper; a mid-range jumper
He hit a jumper from the free-throw line to tie the game.
A büntetővonalról bedobott egy tempódobást, és ezzel kiegyenlített.
She’s automatic on mid-range jumpers.
A középtávoli tempókat szinte mindig bedobja.
The defender forced a tough, contested jumper.
Learner examples
He made a jumper.
Bedobott egy tempódobást.
Common mistake:
This is specific to basketball; outside that context it may be misunderstood as clothing.
Meaning
a basketball jump shot
Collocations
mid-range jumper
|pull-up jumper
|corner jumper
|open jumper
|contested jumper
|hit a jumper
|drain a jumper
|smooth jumper
|fadeaway jumper
|step-back jumper
Synonyms
jump shot (More explicit and widely understood.)
Antonyms
layup (A close-range shot typically taken without a full jump-shot motion.)
Themes
sports
|basketball
Definition
In basketball, a jump shot.
In basketball, a shot taken by a player who jumps into the air and releases the ball at the top of the jump.
Grammar
Dictionary form
jumper
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/
US/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/
Syllables & stress
jump - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (jump)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: jumper
- Plural: jumpers
Word family
Forms
jumpers
noun
Core family
jump
verb A1
Related words
jumpy
adjective
Advanced or less common
jumpiness
noun
Expressions
christmas jumper
1/kɹˈɪsməs d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/
fixed phrase
festive sweater for Christmas
A sweater with Christmas designs.
Examples
- Everyone wore a Christmas jumper to the office party.
- It’s Christmas Jumper Day at the kids’ school.
- He pulled out his Christmas jumper as soon as December started.
Learner examples
- I wear a Christmas jumper in December.
jumper cables
1/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ kˈeɪbəlz/
fixed phrase
cables for jump-starting a car
Strong cables used to start a car with a dead battery.
Examples
- Do you have jumper cables? My car won’t start.
- He used jumper cables to get the engine running again.
- Keep jumper cables in the trunk in case the battery dies.
Learner examples
- We need jumper cables.
jumper leads
1/d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ lˈidz/
fixed phrase
cables for jump-starting a car
Cables used to start a car with a dead battery (UK term).
Examples
- Have you got jumper leads to give me a quick start?
- She connected the jumper leads carefully, red to positive first.
- They bought a new set of jumper leads for the car.
Learner examples
- He has jumper leads in his car.
ugly christmas jumper
1/ˈʌɡli kɹˈɪsməs d͡ʒˈʌmpɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
intentionally tacky festive sweater
A very colorful, silly Christmas sweater people wear for fun.
Examples
- They’re having an ugly Christmas jumper party this weekend.
- I found the perfect ugly Christmas jumper with flashing lights.
- He won a prize for the ugliest Christmas jumper at work.
Learner examples
- She has an ugly Christmas jumper.