get off
verb
got off; got off or gotten off; getting off; gets off
1
: to avoid the most serious consequences of a dangerous situation or punishment
got off with a light sentence
3
: to leave work with permission or as scheduled
4
: to get high on a drug
5
: to experience orgasm
6
: to experience great pleasure
—often used with on
1
: to secure the release of or procure a modified penalty for
his lawyers got him off
2
a
: utter
get off a joke
b
: to write and send
3
: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering
4
: to cause to get off
Synonyms of get off
Examples of get off in a Sentence
told him to get off for home before it got dark
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
Recent Examples on the Web
In the end, Sacramento saw a chance to land Hunter, while getting off of Schroder’s money and opening a roster spot for Cardwell, as a worthy endeavor even if there was no first-rounder in the trade.
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Playing on the shores of Castle Island, the Eagles got off to a hot start, registering the first five shots of the contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since Kiva focuses on micro-loans, businesses can crowdfund up to $15,000, which may be more ideal for newer businesses just getting off the ground or ones that don't need much capital.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Both also got off to somewhat modest beginnings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The pursuit ended when the vehicle got off the highway and crashed into a UPS truck in Woodbridge, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The mission is slated to get off the ground in October 2027 and could either launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, Mitchell said in an email to the USA TODAY Network.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The latter, in particular, hardly seems like too much to ask, though the Mavs can barely get off the team bus without calling 911 first.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Sam Amick, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Playing on the shores of Castle Island, the Eagles got off to a hot start, registering the first five shots of the contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since Kiva focuses on micro-loans, businesses can crowdfund up to $15,000, which may be more ideal for newer businesses just getting off the ground or ones that don't need much capital.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Both also got off to somewhat modest beginnings.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The pursuit ended when the vehicle got off the highway and crashed into a UPS truck in Woodbridge, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The mission is slated to get off the ground in October 2027 and could either launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, Mitchell said in an email to the USA TODAY Network.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The latter, in particular, hardly seems like too much to ask, though the Mavs can barely get off the team bus without calling 911 first.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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