leap

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

A sudden and decisive increase.

An abrupt transition.

“a successful leap from college to the major leagues”

The distance leaped (or to be leaped).

“a leap of 10 feet”

Cause to jump or leap.

Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another.

“leap into fame”

Move forward by leaps and bounds.

“The child leapt across the puddle”

Jump down from an elevated point.

“the widow leapt into the funeral pyre”