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jump-off

jump-off

7.4
A short extra round to decide the winner in horse jumping
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒʌmpˌɔf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desempate
  • The final jump-off was thrilling to watch.

Examples

  • After the regular rounds, the top two riders prepared for the jump-off to see who would take home the trophy.

  • The competition ended in a tie, so a jump-off was held to decide the champion.

  • Her horse performed flawlessly in the jump-off, securing her the gold medal.

  • Spectators cheered as the riders prepared for the exciting jump-off round.

  • Did you see the jump-off yesterday?

  • The final scores were so close that a jump-off was needed to determine the competition's winner.

  • During the equestrian event, the audience eagerly watched as the finalists took their turns in the jump-off.

Surface Forms

jump-off singular
jump-offs plural

Morphology

jump-off = jump + off (semi-transparent) = jump + off

The components 'jump' and 'off' are clear, but the specific technical meaning as a tie‑breaking round in equestrian sport is specialized and not predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Jump-off comes from the parts jump and off, meaning a short extra round where riders jump again after a tie. So a jump-off is a tie-breaking jumping round used to decide the winner.