1.a light springing movement upwards or forwards
2.an abrupt transition;
a successful leap from college to the major leagues
3.a sudden and decisive increase;
a jump in attendance
4.the distance leaped (or to be leaped);
a leap of 10 feet
1.move forward by leaps and bounds;
The horse bounded across the meadow
2.pass abruptly from one state or topic to another;
leap into fame
3.cause to jump or leap;
the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop