leap in WordNet English dictionary

1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
   leap  leaping  spring  saltation  bound  bounce 
   
2. an abrupt transition
   "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
   leap  jump  saltation 
   
3. a sudden and decisive increase
   "a jump in attendance"
   jump  leap 
   
4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
   "a leap of 10 feet"
   leap 
   

1. move forward by leaps and bounds
   "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
   jump  leap  bound  spring 
   
2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
   "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another"
   leap  jump 
   
3. cause to jump or leap
   "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
   jump  leap 
   
4. jump down from an elevated point
   "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"
   jump  leap  jump off