leap - noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

an abrupt transition

a sudden and decisive increase

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

leap - verb

• move forward by leaps and bounds
• pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
• jump down from an elevated point
• cause to jump or leap

leap - thesaurus

bounce   bound   jump   leaping   saltation   spring