jump ship
The phrase "jump ship" originated from the nautical world, where it referred to sailors leaving their ship without permission, and is now used figuratively in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Workplace
(informal)To leave one's job or position suddenly, often to join a rival or competitor.
Example
- After receiving a better offer, she decided to jump ship and join the competitor.
B2General
(informal)To abandon a cause, organization, or activity abruptly.
Example
- Many investors jumped ship when the company's stock prices began to fall.
C1Nautical
(historical)To leave a ship without permission, especially when it is docked.
Example
- In the 18th century, it was common for sailors to jump ship when they reached port.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "jump ship":
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