Giving up, quitting, leaving, or abandoning (such as jumping off a bus full of people).
The end of a process or beginning of a new one.
Avoidance.
Jumping off to avoid a dangerous situation can represent escaping from a perceived or feared threat (or a desire to do so).
Jumping off for fun (such as bungee jumping or skydiving) can represent excitement or freedom (or a desire for it.) See also: Jumping, High, Falling
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