jump the dock
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To escape from custody during a court sitting.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jump the dock” mean?
To escape from custody during a court sitting.
Is “jump the dock” formal or informal?
jump the dock is generally slang.