Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump-ship
idiom
/dʒʌmp ʃɪp/
Definition
To leave a job, organization, or situation suddenly, often before a potential problem arises.
Examples
- Many employees decided to jump-ship when they heard about the company’s financial troubles.
- He jumped ship after realizing that the project was going to fail.
- Feeling overwhelmed, she thought about jumping ship and starting fresh elsewhere.
Meaning
To abandon a commitment or responsibility, typically in a critical or challenging situation.
Synonyms
- abandon
- desert
- leave
- quit
- withdraw
