1. to jump or bound over something, moving from one side to the other
The athlete managed to leap across the wide ditch.
O atleta conseguiu saltar através do fosso largo.
2. to jump over an obstacle or gap with a single bound
The deer leaped across the fence without touching it.
O cervo saltou por cima da cerca sem tocá-la.
3. to move rapidly from one position to another by jumping
She leaped across the stream to reach the other side.
Ela saltou através do riacho para chegar ao outro lado.