jumping ship (Meaning)
jumping ship
coincide, agree, an act of jumping, to enter eagerly, an abrupt change or transition, to leap over, to move haphazardly or irregularly, to make a hurried judgment, to rise suddenly in rank or status, a sharp sudden increase, venture, a transfer from one sequence of instructions in a computer program to a different sequence, to spring free from the ground or other base by the muscular action of feet and legs, a bid in bridge of more tricks than are necessary to overcall the preceding bid compare shift, to become lively with activity, bypass entry 2, to change or abandon employment especially in violation of contract, to cause (game) to break cover, to start out or forward, a space cleared or covered by a leap, to move over (a piece) in a board game, an advantage at the start, to make a sudden physical or verbal attack, to begin to move, to pass over or cause to pass over by a leap, to move over a position occupied by an opponent's piece in a board game often thereby capturing the piece, to undergo a significant change for the worse that marks the point at which a period of success ends (as for a TV series), to act, move, or begin something before the proper time, to undergo a vertical or lateral displacement owing to improper alignment of the film on a projector mechanism, to show eagerness, to go from one sequence of instructions in a computer program to another, one in a series of moves from one place to another, to run away and hide while at liberty under (bail), to spring into the air, to bustle with activity, an obstacle to be jumped over or from, one in a series of moves, to increase suddenly and sharply, to escape from, to make a jump in bridge, to move suddenly or involuntarily, any of several sports competitions featuring a leap, spring, or bound, a sudden involuntary movement, to cause to leap, to abscond after being released from prison on bail, to desert a cause or party especially abruptly, to advance directly to or as if to the head of a line, to elevate in rank or status, to leave hastily or in violation of contract, a quick short journey, to give a sudden movement, to act, move, or begin before (something, such as a signal), to depart from a normal course, to move energetically, a leap in figure skating in which the skater leaves the ice with both feet and turns in the air, risk, hazard, to make a sudden attack, jazz music with a fast tempo, to undergo a sudden sharp change in value, to rise or raise suddenly in rank, status, or condition, to depart from (a normal course), to leave the company of a ship without authority, any of several sports competitions that involve jumping, to occupy illegally, a move made in a board game by jumping, to start in a race before the starting signal, to leap aboard, to raise (a bridge partner's bid) by more than one rank, a space covered by a leap, to make a sudden physical or verbal attack on, the portion of a published item (such as a newspaper article or story) that comprises the continuation of an item that begins on a preceding page, exactly, pat
Synonyms & Antonyms of jumping ship
Synonyms:
- spurning
- repudiating
- forsaking
- apostatizing
- abjuring
- disowning
- reneging
- abdicating
- withdrawing
- departing
- renouncing
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
jumping ship Sentence Examples
- Exhausted by the grueling workload, the employee decided to jump ship to a less demanding company.
- The politician faced a backlash after jumping ship from their original party to run under a new banner.
- The star athlete shocked the sports world by jumping ship to a rival team for a lucrative contract.
- Desperate for change, the musician jumped ship from their band to pursue a solo career.
- Investors were alarmed when the CEO jumped ship, raising concerns about the company's stability.
- The family dog realized its true calling and jumped ship to join the local fire station.
- The sailor jumped ship in the middle of the night, disappearing into the darkness.
- The army general made the controversial decision to jump ship and join the enemy's ranks.
- The political candidate jumped ship to run as an independent after a bitter election loss.
- The startup's investors were furious when the founder jumped ship to join a competitor.
FAQs About the word jumping ship
coincide, agree, an act of jumping, to enter eagerly, an abrupt change or transition, to leap over, to move haphazardly or irregularly, to make a hurried judgme
defecting (from), cutting off,walking out on, ratting (on), going back on, deserting, leaving, quitting, rejecting,abandoning
clinging (to), adhering (to), sticking (to or with), cultivating,fostering,
Exhausted by the grueling workload, the employee decided to jump ship to a less demanding company.
The politician faced a backlash after jumping ship from their original party to run under a new banner.
The star athlete shocked the sports world by jumping ship to a rival team for a lucrative contract.
Desperate for change, the musician jumped ship from their band to pursue a solo career.
