jump seat

A 'jump seat' is a collapsible seat commonly found in vehicles and aircraft, used by crew members or attendants.

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Definition

B2Aviation

(technical, colloquial)A folding seat in an aircraft cabin or cockpit for use by crew members.

Example

  • The flight attendant took a rest in the jump seat during the flight.
  • The pilot invited the trainee to sit in the jump seat for a better view of the cockpit operations.

B2Automotive

(technical)A temporary or auxiliary seat in a vehicle that can be folded away when not in use.

Example

  • The car's jump seat is perfect for occasional passengers.
  • He folded down the jump seat to make more space in the back of the van.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "jump seat":

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