Answer: JUMP

AnswerCrossword Clue
JUMPVan Halen's biggest hit
JUMPCavort
JUMP(Edited by J.N. Lewis) Parachute
JUMPSpring
JUMPLeap
JUMP.. shot
JUMPMove quickly
JUMPBall or rope preceder
JUMPCheckers move
JUMPUse a parachute
JUMPCannonball, e.g.
JUMPWord before ball or bail
JUMPShow strength during a bridge auction
JUMPParachuter's business.
JUMPWhat airborne troops do.
JUMPBounce.
JUMPMove in checkers.
JUMPSudden transition.
JUMPTrack event.
JUMPVault.
jumpsudden rise in amount, price, etc.
JUMPHow to get on the bandwagon
JUMPBe skittish
JUMPSky-dive
JUMPCheckers ploy
JUMPObey with alacrity
JUMPRevive, as a battery
JUMPDealing with red tape
JUMPToss-up on a court
JUMPBegin to dive
JUMPSkydive
JUMPCarl Lewis specialty
JUMPKangaroo's movement
JUMPSkydive...or...need we say more?
JUMPParachute descent
JUMP"Go ... in a lake!"
JUMPCheckers maneuver
JUMPKangaroo movement
JUMPMake use of a bungee cord
JUMP... at (eagerly accept)