leap

n 1: a light springing movement upwards or forwards syn leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce

2: an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" syn jump, saltation

3: a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" syn jump

4: the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet" v 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?" syn jump, bound, spring

2: pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion" syn jump

3: cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop" syn jump

also leapt

Source: WordNet. Princeton University