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Definitions

jump off

[juhmp-awf, -of] / ˈdʒʌmpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
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

Example Sentences

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They could have gone to a jump-off but ultimately decided to share the gold.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023

The night before they chose a tie instead of a jump-off for the title.

From Fox News • Aug. 2, 2021

They could have gone to a jump-off, but instead decided to share the gold.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2021

Tamberi and Barshim ended their evening-long jump-fest in a dead heat - a rare result that appeared headed for a jump-off to decide gold and sliver.

From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2021

He eyed the crowd; the jump-off he blamed for starting this mess was nowhere to be found.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.