gotten a jump on

A form of get a jump on — To start early, especially before something begins or before others begin; to get a head start.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of get a jump on
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APA

gotten a jump on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gotten%20a%20jump%20on

MLA

“gotten a jump on.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gotten%20a%20jump%20on. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gotten a jump on,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gotten%20a%20jump%20on.

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