leap

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

cause to jump or leap

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

“leap into fame”

a sudden and decisive increase

an abrupt transition

“a successful leap from college to the major leagues”

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”

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

“a leap of 10 feet”