Definition of jump cut:
(n) :
(film) A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
(n) :
(American football) A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
(v) :
Alternative form of jump-cut. [(ambitransitive, film) To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.]