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jump off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʒʌmp ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌdʒʌmp ˈɒf/

jump off means: To leave a raised place by pushing yourself into the air.

verb

LEAP FROMA2

To leave a raised place by pushing yourself into the air.

  • Jump off the step.
  • She jumped off the wall and landed on the grass.
  • Did the child jump off the climbing frame?

How to use it: jump off something (The cat jumped off the chair.)

Similar words: leap off

Common phrases: jump off something, jump off the wall

HAPPENC2

To happen or start happening, especially suddenly or with excitement.

  • The party jumps off at ten.
  • A fight jumped off outside the club.
  • Where is everything jumping off tonight?

Similar words: happen, kick off, start

Common phrases: jump off tonight, jump off here

FINAL JUMPING ROUNDC2

To compete in an extra horse-jumping round that decides the winner when riders have equal scores.

  • The two riders will jump off.
  • She jumped off for first place yesterday.
  • Who is jumping off against the defending champion?

How to use it: jump off against someone (She will jump off against two other riders.)

Common phrases: jump off for victory, jump off against someone

Questions about jump off

What does jump off mean?

To leave a raised place by pushing yourself into the air.

What is jump off in other languages?

Türkçe: üstünden atlamak · Español: saltar de · Français: sauter de · Deutsch: herunterspringen · Italiano: saltare giù · 日本語: 飛び降りる

How do you pronounce jump off?

In American English /ˌdʒʌmp ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌdʒʌmp ˈɒf/.

How do you use jump off in a sentence?

Jump off the step. She jumped off the wall and landed on the grass.

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