A.leap off, esp. of riders, dismount, Plu.Fab.16, Jul.Or. 2.60a, etc.
II. start off from, turn away from, “ἀπό τινος” Hp.Art. 47; ἀ. ἀπὸ τῆς φύσιος from its natural position, of a joint, ib.61; metaph., “ἀπὸ τοῦ λόγου” Pl.Tht.164c; “Σωκράτους” X.Mem.1.2.16: abs., leap off, Pl.R.613b; stalk off, “οἴχεται ἀποπηδήσας πρὸς ἄλλον” Id.Lg. 720c; “ἐς τὰ Περσῶν ἤθη” Procop.Goth.1.24.
2. rebound, Arist. Aud.803b1, Ph.1.610.