Skip (verb)

1. Leap or jump lightly over something.
2. Move or cross over something with a light step or hop.
3. Move forward or along by hopping or jumping.
4. Miss out or leave out, typically an action or event.
5. Not attend, participate or be present.

Origin:

Middle english: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The children were skipping rope in the park.
2. She skipped across the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
3. He skipped the party and stayed home.
4. She decided to skip lunch and work instead.
5. They skipped the last two questions on the test.