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Time to jump (6)

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I believe the answer is:

spring

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This clue could be a double definition.

'time' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'jump' is the second definition.
(I know that jump can be written as spring)

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for spring that I've seen before include "Start season" , "split" , "Bound into the season" , "Pounce -- pogo stick part" , "See 11" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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