Meaning Of The Word Jump ship

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What's The Definition Of Jump ship?

jump ship in British English
to desert, esp to leave a ship in which one is legally bound to serve
to escape from a ship, esp. one in foreign waters or a foreign port, as to avoid further service as a sailor or to request political asylum
to leave an organization or cause, either because you think it is about to fail or because you want to join a rival organization

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