the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > upward movement > leaping, springing, or jumping > leap, spring, or jump [verb (intransitive)] > specifically of things (2)
intransitive. Of an object: to change place or position by a sudden or rapid movement; to move with a sudden jerk or bound, esp. (in later use)…
transferred of things: To spring, move with a leap or bound; esp. to ‘fly’ (by explosive or other force). Often with adverbs. Also figurative.