time jump

noun, verb — 2 senses

time jump

noun
1

A change to the same thing at a different time.

  • A time-jump shows the once natural, statuesque Martin shriveled by wealth, fame, and substance—his hair is bleached blond, his teeth are stained.2020 October 13, Beatrice Loayza, “Jack London gets an Italian makeover in the tragic and romantic Martin Eden”, in AV Club:

time jump

verb
1

To time travel. (to travel through time)

  • Agent J: You helped Boris the Animal time jump. Jeffrey: Okay, I had to. That dude's a freak. Agent J: […] I want to know when and where you sent him.2012, Men in Black 3:

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