jump-seat

A child sits on the jump-seat in the back of the car.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A foldable auxiliary seat: "jump-seat" refers to a small, often collapsible seat that can be folded up or down, typically found in vehicles such as cars, taxis, or limousines, used for temporary or additional seating.
   • A seat in an aircraft for crew or passengers: In aviation, a "jump-seat" is a foldable seat in the cockpit or cabin used by flight attendants, off-duty crew, or authorized passengers during takeoff, landing, or emergency procedures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The limousine had a jump-seat in the back for an extra passenger. (A foldable auxiliary seat in a vehicle.)
  • The flight attendant sat in the jump-seat during takeoff. (A foldable seat in an aircraft for crew use.)

Advanced Usage

• "to ride in the jump-seat": To occupy a foldable auxiliary seat, often implying a temporary or less comfortable position.

  • The mechanic rode in the jump-seat of the truck to the repair site. (He sat in the foldable seat for a short journey.)

• "the jump-seat position": Refers to the location of the foldable seat, often used in automotive or aviation contexts.

  • The jump-seat position in the van was cramped but functional. (The seat's location was small but usable.)

Variants and Related Words

• Jump-seat (verb): To sit in or use a jump-seat.

  • The crew member jump-seated to the next city. (He used the jump-seat for travel.)

• Jump-seater (n): A person who uses a jump-seat, especially in aviation.

  • The jump-seater was a pilot commuting to his base. (The person occupying the jump-seat.)

Synonyms

• Auxiliary seat: A secondary or extra seat.
• Fold-down seat: A seat that can be folded down from a vertical position.
• Stowaway seat: A small, hidden seat (informal).

Related Idioms

• "to take a jump-seat": To occupy a temporary or auxiliary seat.

  • The journalist took a jump-seat in the news van. (He sat in the foldable seat.)

• "jump-seat privilege": The right to use a jump-seat, often in aviation for crew members.

  • As a retired pilot, he had jump-seat privilege on many airlines. (The right to occupy the foldable seat.)