jump off
- 01 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'.
Simple“The children liked to jump off the low wall into the sand pit.”
In context“The stunt performer had to jump off the moving truck and land precisely on the safety mat hidden behind the crates.”
UsageOften followed by 'of' or 'from' to indicate the starting point.
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The party really started to jump off once the DJ arrived.”
In context“The atmosphere in the stadium was tense, and everyone knew the protest would jump off the moment the gates opened.”
UsageIntransitive; does not take a direct object.
Teacher's tipThis is very common in hip-hop culture and urban dialects; learners should use it only in very casual settings.
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The two riders were tied, so they had to compete in a jump-off.”
In context“After three riders finished the main course without penalties, the gold medal was decided by a high-speed jump-off.”
UsageUsually hyphenated when used as a noun.
Synonymstie breakerdecider
contrast with 'jump over' (passing across something) and 'jump on' (landing on a surface); 'jump off' focuses on the departure from the high point.