Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump-bail
verb
/jʌmp beɪl/
Definition
To leave or abandon a situation suddenly, especially to evade responsibility or a commitment.
Examples
- After realizing the event would be boring, he decided to jump-bail.
- Many students jump-bail on group projects if they feel overwhelmed.
- When things got tough, she chose to jump-bail instead of facing the challenges.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone who decides to escape from an obligation or a circumstance without fulfilling their responsibilities.
Synonyms
- abandon
- evade
- escape
- ditch
