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

Related Words

• beginning 
• dawn 
• kickoff 
• opening 
• outset