Phrasal verb
jump off
In Japanese
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off
動いてる列車から飛び降りるのは危険だ。
It's dangerous to jump off a moving train. Tatoeba
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Definitions
01to leap down
A2 · Elementary
phr.v. to move from a high place to a lower place by jumping.
phr.v. to propel oneself from an elevated surface to a lower one. This phrasal verb is typically intransitive but often takes a prepositional phrase starting with 'of' or 'from'.
“The children liked to jump off the low wall into the sand pit.”
“The stunt performer had to jump off the moving truck and land precisely on the safety mat hidden behind the crates.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' or 'from' to indicate the starting point.
Antonyms
02to start happening
C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal
phr.v. to start or happen suddenly, especially something exciting like a party or a fight.
phr.v. to begin or occur, often with a sense of suddenness or high energy. This usage is intransitive and restricted to informal or slang contexts.
“The party really started to jump off once the DJ arrived.”
“The atmosphere in the stadium was tense, and everyone knew the protest would jump off the moment the gates opened.”
Usage
Intransitive; does not take a direct object.
Teaching tip
This is very common in hip-hop culture and urban dialects; learners should use it only in very casual settings.
Antonyms
03equestrian tie-breaker
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports Technical
n. a final round in a horse-jumping competition to decide the winner.
n. a deciding round in equestrian showjumping used to determine a winner among competitors who have tied with a clean first round.
“The two riders were tied, so they had to compete in a jump-off.”
“After three riders finished the main course without penalties, the gold medal was decided by a high-speed jump-off.”
Usage
Usually hyphenated when used as a noun.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jump off” in context.
Verb
01. boy jump off
“The boy jumped off his bike at the gate.”
noun + verb
02. child jump off
“The child jumped off the bed and laughed.”
noun + verb
03. help jump off
“Dad helped the little boy jump off the wall.”
verb + verb
Adjective
04. quickly jump off
“He quickly jumped off the step to catch the ball.”
adv + verb
Noun
05. jump off bed
“The baby tried to jump off the bed.”
verb + prep + noun
06. jump off bus
“We jumped off the bus near the school.”
verb + prep + noun
07. jump off chair
“He jumped off the chair to open the door.”
verb + prep + noun
08. jump off wall
“Don't jump off the wall. It's too high.”
verb + prep + noun
09. don't jump off here
“Don't jump off here, the ground is very wet.”
10. jump off the bed
“Please don't jump off the bed, it's dangerous.”
11. jump off the bus
“We jumped off the bus in the city centre.”
12. jump off the wall
“The boy jumped off the wall and ran to his friends.”
Teaching tip
contrast with 'jump over' (passing across something) and 'jump on' (landing on a surface); 'jump off' focuses on the departure from the high point.
Phrasal verb
Particles
off
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
jump + off + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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