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

New Zealand's Hamish Kerr took gold in a jump-off against American Shelby McEwen after both men cleared 2.36m.

From BBC

Defending champion Moon and Australia's Nina Kennedy agreed to share the title rather than continue with a jump-off after each missed three goes at 4.95m.

From BBC

If there’s still no difference, a jump-off ensues.

From Seattle Times

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

From BBC

Officials gave the pair the option of a jump-off, but they instead opted to share the title.

From BBC