v.
 (past or past part. leaped or leapt)
   - jump or spring a long way. 
▸jump across.
 - move quickly and suddenly. 
▸
(leap at)
 accept (an opportunity) eagerly.
 ▸
(leap out)
 (especially of writing) be conspicuous; stand out.
 - (of a price or figure) increase dramatically.
 
n.
  - an instance of leaping; a forceful jump or quick movement.
 - a sudden abrupt change.
 
 
  Phrase
  
    - a leap in the dark
 a daring step or enterprise with unpredictable consequences.  - by 
(or in)
 leaps and bounds
 with startlingly rapid progress. 
   
  Derivative
  
  Etymology
  OE hlēapan (v.), hlȳp (n.), of Gmc origin; rel. to lope.