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
This program targets people who are interested in, currently on or looking to get off weight-loss medications.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The team hopes to get Holmes back after the ex-reliever had gotten off to the best start of his career as a starter.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Some potential future projects couldn’t get off the ground, but most importantly, the pandemic happened.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
After getting off to a strong start in a wacky first period, the Sabres had a 3-2 lead at the first intermission.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The 15-time major champion was spotted getting off his private plane Wednesday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Much like Payton Tolle, who rose from High-A to the majors a year ago, Eyanson’s first full season of pro baseball has gotten off to a sensational start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The mission got off to a positive start, with the successful first-ever launch of a rocket booster – known as Super Heavy – that had flown during a previous flight in January.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The dropping water temperatures signals them to get off the shallows.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
The team hopes to get Holmes back after the ex-reliever had gotten off to the best start of his career as a starter.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Some potential future projects couldn’t get off the ground, but most importantly, the pandemic happened.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
After getting off to a strong start in a wacky first period, the Sabres had a 3-2 lead at the first intermission.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The 15-time major champion was spotted getting off his private plane Wednesday afternoon at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Much like Payton Tolle, who rose from High-A to the majors a year ago, Eyanson’s first full season of pro baseball has gotten off to a sensational start.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
The mission got off to a positive start, with the successful first-ever launch of a rocket booster – known as Super Heavy – that had flown during a previous flight in January.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The dropping water temperatures signals them to get off the shallows.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20off. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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