jump off

/dʒəmp ɑf/
/dʒəmp ɒf/
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Other forms: jumped off; jumping off; jumps off

Definitions of jump off
  1. verb
    jump down from an elevated point
    synonyms: jump, leap
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    type of:
    move
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    set off quickly, usually with success
    “The freshman jumped off to a good start in his math class”
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    type of:
    begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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