jumped ship
Left without notice
Jumped ship means to abandon a post, organization, or commitment, especially to join a rival.
The phrase comes from sailors deserting their vessel: Three crew members jumped ship in the harbor.
Now it applies broadly to defection: She jumped ship to work for the competition.
To jump ship can also mean simply to leave abruptly when things get difficult.
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- leftDeparted or portside
- quitCease doing something
- walk outDepart as protest
- abandonLeave behind permanently
escape · cut and run · absconded · desertion · defect · overboard · disloyal · depart · leap · resign · rat race · turncoat · oath-breaking · treacherous · burning bridges · reneged · unfaithful · mutiny
jumped shipstood by
Supported or awaited
doubled down · dug in · stayed put · recommitted · through thick and thin
jumped shippersevered
Continued despite difficulty
weathered the storm · soldiered on · held on · stayed put · kept going
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