hop on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To join a phone call or video call.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When you're apart and dealing with separate (often conflicting) schedules, it can feel like you aren't a priority to your partner. Nix that feeling by regularly scheduling a date night once or twice a week. Order in delivery, hop on Skype, a Google Hangout, or Facetime, and chat face to face over yo
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To begin playing a video game.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To reprimand or scold (someone); to attack or beat up (someone).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hop on” mean?
To join a phone call or video call.
Is “hop on” formal or informal?
hop on is generally informal.