Definitions

jump off

[juhmp-awf, -of] / ˈdʒʌmpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Verb (1) Noun (1)

Jump To:

embark on v.
start n.

VERB

embark on

Synonyms

WEAK

broach commence engage enter get off initiate launch open plunge into set about set out set to start take up tee off

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one first step flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

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jump off

It’s come to this: Some truck buyers are so turned off by hybrid engines and CVT transmissions that they would rather jump off the cliff with the buzzy EcoBoost 2.0-liter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

So those are folks that just jump off on the radar for me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

It’s because he can jump off stuff while kids make a “vroom” noise!

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

Nobody wants to be the first to jump off the bandwagon, no matter how close it gets to the cliff, for fear of missing out.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025

I jump off the sofa and take the tablet he offers me while Baba goes to the other couch and turns on the TV with the volume low.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

jump off

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