jump-off

[ juhmp-awf, -of ]

noun

1. a place for jumping off.
2. a point of departure, as of a race or a military attack.
3. the start of such a departure.
4. a supplementary contest among horses tied for first place in a jumping contest.

jump-off

noun

1. an extra round in a showjumping contest when two or more horses are equal first, the fastest round deciding the winner

verb

1. intr, adverb to begin or engage in a jump-off

Word History and Origins

Origin of jump-off¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; noun use of verb phrase

Example Sentences

An empowered Cher realized: "I don't have to jump off. I can just leave him."

From Salon

“It still jumps off the tape,” he said of Ramsey’s skills.

From Los Angeles Times

In the gospel, he urges Jesus to jump off the roof of the temple — if he is truly the son of God, surely his father, will protect him.

From Salon

They just jump off the screen at audiences.

From Salon

“When George jumped off that train, he changed the narrative that was set for him, which was very courageous,” McQueen says.

From Los Angeles Times